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Zapiekanka - Polish Sandwich

Zapiekanka or Polish sandwich – open-faced toasted sandwiches topped with fried mushrooms, ham, and cheese.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 607 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Polish

Ingredients

  • 1 lb mushrooms 450 g, button, cremini
  • 2 sprigs of thyme
  • 1 tablespoon butter + a little more for the baguettes
  • 1 long baguette or two smaller ones
  • 8 thin ham slices
  • 1 cup grated cheese 100 g, Notes 1,2
  • 1-2 thin scallions
  • fine sea salt and pepper
  • ketchup to serve or hot sauce for a spicier version

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 320°F/ 160°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
  2. Cook mushrooms: Clean the mushrooms with kitchen paper and cut them into slices. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a cast iron or a nonstick pan. Fry the mushrooms for about 3-4 minutes or until their released juices have evaporated. Add the chopped thyme leaves and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.1 lb mushrooms/ 450 g + 1 tablespoon butter + 2 sprigs of thyme + fine sea salt and pepper
  3. Cut bread: If using a long baguette, cut it in half first and then cut the halves lengthwise. If using small baguettes, halve them lengthwise.1 long baguette
  4. Top bread: Spread a thin layer of butter onto the baguettes. Top the baguette halves with the fried mushrooms and the sliced ham. Sprinkle with freshly grated cheese and some pepper.8 thin ham slices + 1 cup grated cheese
  5. Toast the baguettes in the hot oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is nicely melted.
  6. Sprinkle with thinly sliced scallions and serve hot with ketchup.1-2 thin scallions + ketchup to serve

Notes

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  • Cheese: Gouda, Cheddar, Gruyere, etc.
  • Use freshly grated cheese. Pre-grated cheese contains additives that will prevent it from melting nicely.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1piece Calories 607kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 127mg (42%) Sodium 2170mg (90%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 607

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece
Calories 607kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Cholesterol 127mg 42%
Sodium 2170mg 90%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 10g 20%

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