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Zapiekanka (mushroom and cheese toasted bread)

Zapiekanka is a half baguette topped with mushrooms, onions and melted cheese, baked then drizzled with ketchup. Born on the streets of Kraków, it is Poland's classic fast food, eaten hot on the way home from school or work.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Finely slice the onions and mushrooms.
  2. Fry the onions in the oil over medium heat for 5 minutes, then add the mushrooms and let them release their liquid, about 8 minutes, until it has evaporated. Season with salt, pepper and herbs.
  3. Slice the baguettes in half lengthways without cutting all the way through, and lightly hollow out the crumb.
  4. Spread the topping over the baguettes, then sprinkle generously with grated cheese.
  5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cheese is golden and well melted.
  6. Drizzle with ketchup just before serving and cut into pieces.

Variations and tips

Vegan version. Replace the cheese with a melting plant-based cheese; the ketchup stays the same.

Using what you can find here. Baguettes are easy to find everywhere; a country loaf cut into thick slices works just as well.

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