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Zapiekanka (Polish Pizza)

Zapiekanka, which is often referred to as Polish pizza, is an incredibly easy recipe to make! Don't let the ketchup scare you off. It adds a bit of sweetness and tang to the delightful combination of bread, mushrooms, and cheese!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 522 kcal
Course: Main Course , Snacks , Lunch
Cuisine: Polish

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegetable oil
  • 1 pound (450 grams) white button mushrooms chopped
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or crushed
  • 1 large baguette (cut in half crosswise and sliced lengthwise) or 2 demi baguettes (sliced lengthwise)
  • 2 cups (150 grams) grated gouda, edam, emmental, cheddar, or mozzarella cheese
  • ketchup for garnish
  • chopped parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Add the butter or oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and onions and cook until tender, about 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, add the garlic, and cook for another minute. Remove from the heat.
  3. Arrange baguette pieces on a baking sheet. Spread ¼ of the mushroom mixture over each baguette piece to cover evenly. Top each with ¼ of the grated cheese.
  4. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
  5. Drizzle the tops generously with ketchup and finish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley or chives. Serve hot.

Notes

  • To make four servings you may use one long baguette, cut in half crosswise and then sliced in half lengthwise to yield four quarters. If you can find them, two demi baguettes (which are half the length of regular baguettes) can also be used. Simply halve the demi baguettes lengthwise to yield your four baguette pieces for the recipe.
  • Some of the more popular options for grated cheese on zapiekanki are gouda, edam, emmental, or even cheddar. Mozzarella cheese (low-moisture, not fresh) can also be used, though it doesn’t provide as much flavor as the aforementioned cheeses. Regardless of the type of cheese, be sure to grate it yourself. Store-bought shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents and won't melt as smoothly.
  • Note that these cheeses are typically made with animal rennet which means they aren't vegetarian. If you're vegetarian, use a vegetarian style cheese instead. For example, Boar's Head makes several options that could work here.
  • Minced garlic is not very traditional in zapiekanki but I think it adds great flavor to the mushrooms and is worth including.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1pizza Calories 522kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 77mg (26%) Sodium 1091mg (45%) Potassium 631mg (18%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 522

% Daily Value*

Serving 1pizza
Calories 522kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 1091mg 45%
Potassium 631mg 13%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.