ReceptnaptárMushroom and cheese zapiekanka
Zapiekanka is a classic of Polish street food: a baguette halved lengthways, with mushrooms, melted cheese and a stripe of ketchup. People still queue for it at the stalls in Kraków's Kazimierz district. At home it is ready in twenty minutes and works equally well as a quick supper or a hearty breakfast. The secret is the pairing of crisp bread and juicy mushrooms.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the finely chopped onion for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and fry over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until their liquid has evaporated.
- Season with salt and pepper, and with oregano to taste.
- Lay the halved baguette pieces on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
- Top them with the mushroom and onion mixture.
- Sprinkle generously with grated cheese.
- Bake in the 180-200 °C oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese has melted and is lightly browned.
- Drizzle with ketchup and serve hot.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Cook off the mushroom liquid completely, otherwise the bread will turn soggy and the zapiekanka will not be crisp.
- Be generous with the cheese, because it holds the topping together and makes the top truly luscious.
- Drizzle on the ketchup only after baking, because in the oven it dries out and loses its freshness.
Frequently asked questions
What else can I top it with?
Ham, sausage, peppers or pickled cucumber. The stalls in Kraków sell many versions, but mushrooms and cheese are the basis of them all.
Which bread works best?
A baguette or long roll with a soft crumb and a crisp crust. It needs to be wide enough to keep the topping in place, and it will crisp up nicely in the oven.
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