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Zapiekanka (Polish Toasted Mushroom and Cheese Bread)

A recipe for Zapiekanka (Polish Toasted Mushroom and Cheese Bread)! Halved baguettes are topped with sautéed mushrooms and shredded cheese before toasting in the oven.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Toasted Bread
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Polish

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette sliced in half lengthwise, then cut again crosswise to make 4 slices total
  • 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion peeled and chopped
  • 12 ounces (340 grams) button mushrooms thinly sliced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces (227 grams) Gouda, low-moisture Mozzarella, or white Cheddar shredded
  • ketchup for serving
  • finely chopped chives

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C) and lightly grease a large baking sheet or line with parchment.
  2. In a large pan, melt the butter over medium low heat.
  3. Add the onions and cook until beginning to soften and caramelize.
  4. Stir in the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are softened. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
  5. Spread the mushrooms and onion mixture evenly over each baguette half or quarter.
  6. Cover with shredded cheese.
  7. Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and bread is toasted, about 10 minutes.
  8. Drizzle with ketchup, top with a sprinkling of chives, and serve warm.