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Polish Open-Faced Sandwich (Zapiekanka)

Looking for a quick and delicious meal? Try making these Polish open-faced sandwiches, also known as zapiekanki. Similar to French bread pizza, they are a popular treat in Poland and perfect for a casual lunch or dinner.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Street Food
Cuisine: Polish
Keyword: sandwich
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 1/2 baguette 10-12 inch or 25-30 cm long
  • 9 oz low-moisture mozzarella (~ 255g)
  • 7 oz button mushrooms (~200g)
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • ketchup for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Prep Mushrooms: Clean your mushrooms with a damp paper towel or wash and peel them.
  • Grate: Grate the mushrooms using the largest holes on your box grater. Then grate your low-moisture mozzarella or other cheese using the same holes.
  • Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the grated mushrooms and mozzarella, add Italian seasoning and mix well.
    9 oz low-moisture mozzarella, 7 oz button mushrooms, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Slice: Slice your baguette in half lengthwise.
  • Oil Baguettes: Apply 2 tbsp of olive oil to the inside of each baguette half using a brush.
    1/2 baguette, 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • Warm Up: Place the bread halves on a wire rack in the preheated oven. Bake for 3-5 minutes until crunchy.
  • Top Baguettes: Remove the baguettes from the oven, spread the mushroom and cheese mixture evenly over each half. Add more cheese if desired.
  • Bake: Bake the baguettes again for 8-10 minutes until the cheese has melted and everything is heated.
  • Serve: Remove the hot sandwiches from the oven. Top the sandwiches with a drizzle of ketchup and serve immediately.
    ketchup

Notes

Just a heads up, the quantities listed will fill half a regular baguette, giving you 2 sandwiches. If your bread is a bit wider, like ciabatta, you might need to slice smaller pieces or whip up some extra topping. And hey, having a bit of extra topping isn't a bad thing - you can use it on regular bread later. So when in doubt, make a little more!
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