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    Zapiekanka Recipe

    Published: Feb 27, 2023 by Pavani · 12 Comments

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    Hand holding Polish open face sandwich.

    Zapiekanka is a popular street food in Poland. It is a very simple recipe to make and is cheesy and delicious. This Polish open face sandwich is topped with mushroom, cheese and baked until golden crispy.

    A generous drizzle of ketchup just before serving makes this simple sandwich extra special. Perfect kid friendly dish on a busy day.

    Top view of Polish open face sandwich.

    Table of contents

    • About the recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • You might also like
    • Recipe Card

    About the recipe

    I love making street food recipes right at home. It is not only convenient but also I know exactly what is in my dish. Some of my favorite are these mofo gasy, Korean tofu tacos and this amazing Burmese samosa thouk.

    Here I have a popular street food from Poland. Zapiekanka is a Polish open face sandwich is easy to make at home. It needs just a few simple ingredients and is quite hearty.

    Zapiekac means 'to bake' in Polish and is a culinary term for casserole. This dish has quite a few names, zapiekanke, zapienka, zapekanka and so on. Basically, this is a baked sandwich with toppings.

    Baking sheet with mushroom and cheese open face sandwich.

    Traditionally this is made with French bread and is stuffed with sautéed mushrooms and cheese. A generous drizzle of ketchup finishes this delicious Polish sandwich.

    But there are some new flavors like Hawaiian-style with pineapple, Greek-style with olives and feta cheese, Italian-style and many more. But here I am sharing a simple and traditional version with mushrooms and optional onions.

    I f you are feeling adventurous, then add some roasted vegetables or sautéed veggies to the filling to make it even more substantial. All in all, this is a simple and filling sandwich that all mushroom lovers will enjoy.

    Parchment lined baking sheet with 3 Zapiekanka.

    Ingredients

    For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient and the list of ingredients needed, check the printable recipe card below.

    Here are the ingredients you need to make this Polish zapiekanka sandwich:

    • French bread ~ you can also use any soft baguette.
    • Mushrooms ~ use either brown or white mushrooms.
    • Onions, garlic and green pepper ~ optional ingredients but I highly recommend adding them.
    • Grated cheese ~ choose your favorite melting cheese. I use either cheddar or monterey jack or mozzarella cheese.
    • Salt and pepper.
    Ingredients needed to make Zapiekanka, details in the recipe card.

    Instructions

    For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below.

    Here is how to make zapienka recipe:

    Heat oil in a medium size pan on medium heat. Add garlic, onions and peppers (if using) and cook till onions turn translucent.

    Next add the mushroom and cook till both the veggies are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

    4 panel photo showing the sautéing of veggies in a pan.

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and keep ready.

    Slice the French bread in half crosswise. Scoop out some of the crumbs from inside. Place the mushroom mixture on the bread and top with grated cheese. Place it on the baking sheet and bake until the cheese is melted.

    4 panel photo showing the making of baked sandwich.

    Remove from the oven and drizzle with ketchup and sprinkle with the chives and tomatoes. Serve and enjoy!!

    Hand holding Polish Zapiekanka.

    Expert Tips

    • You can use any soft baguette for this zapiekanka recipe. I love using mini French or Italian bread. Whole wheat bread will also work here.
    • Feel free to use either brown or white mushrooms.
    • Choose your favorite melting cheese. I use either cheddar or monterey jack or mozzarella cheese.
    • Zapekanka is best eaten hot, right out of the oven. But you can make the filling up to 3 days in advance. Store in an airtight container.

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    Recipe Card

    Baking sheet with mushroom and cheese open face sandwich.

    Zapiekanka

    Easy to make delicious Mushroom and cheese filled Zapiekanka sandwich. It is a popular street food in Poland.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
    Total Time: 35 minutes mins
    Course: sandwich
    Cuisine: polish
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoons Oil
    • 1 Small Onion, finely chopped (optional)
    • 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
    • 1 cup Mushrooms, finely chopped
    • 1 Small Green Pepper, finely chopped (optional)
    • To taste Salt & Pepper
    • 1 Small French Bread loaf
    • ½ cup Grated Cheddar Cheese

    Topping:

    • As needed Ketchup
    • As needed Chives or scallions, finely chopped
    • As needed Tomatoes, finely chopped
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    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a medium size pan on medium heat. Add garlic and onions (if using) and cook till onions turn translucent, about 3~4 minutes.
      2 teaspoons Oil, 1 Small Onion, finely chopped (optional), 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
    • Next add the mushroom and green pepper. Cook till both the veggies are tender, about 6~8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
      1 cup Mushrooms, finely chopped, 1 Small Green Pepper, finely chopped (optional), To taste Salt & Pepper
    • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and keep ready.
      1 Small French Bread loaf
    • Slice the French bread in half crosswise. Scoop out some of the crumbs from inside. Place the mushroom mixture on the bread and top with grated cheese. Place it on the baking sheet and bake for 5~8 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
      ½ cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
    • Remove from the oven and drizzle with ketchup and sprinkle with the chives and tomatoes. Serve and enjoy!!
      As needed Ketchup, As needed Chives or scallions, finely chopped

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    Notes

    • You can use any soft baguette for this zapiekanka recipe. I love using mini French or Italian bread. Whole wheat bread will also work here.
    • Feel free to use either brown or white mushrooms.
    • Choose your favorite melting cheese. I use either cheddar or monterey jack or mozzarella cheese.
    • Zapekanka is best eaten hot, right out of the oven. But you can make the filling up to 3 days in advance. Store in an airtight container.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 697mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. Priya

      September 24, 2016 at 6:53 pm

      Am in love with this fantastic Polish open face sandwich, am sure my kids will definitely love this.

      Reply
    2. usha

      September 25, 2016 at 2:50 am

      I love mushrooms and this open faced sandwich looks amazing. Husband is not a big fan of sandwiches, will have it make it for my lunch on one of the weekdays. Are you doing desserts next week??

      Reply
    3. Gayathri Kumar

      September 25, 2016 at 4:11 am

      Love your simple yet filling sandwich. Looks super inviting..

      Reply
    4. Kalyani

      September 25, 2016 at 1:27 pm

      very tempting 🙂 loved the series 🙂

      Reply
    5. Ritu Tangri

      September 25, 2016 at 5:21 pm

      Open sandwich with mushroom filling is quite inviting. Gonna try it.

      Reply
    6. harini-jaya

      September 28, 2016 at 1:53 am

      These baked sandwiches look amazing. I was thinking about dessert too 🙂

      Reply
    7. srividhya

      September 28, 2016 at 6:19 pm

      open face sandwich looks oooobeeer perfect.. Awesome

      Reply
    8. Smruti Shah

      October 11, 2016 at 12:25 am

      This Polish dish is totally new for me. Lovely pick to round up the week!!

      Reply
    9. Sowmya

      October 13, 2016 at 2:41 am

      Mushroom on bread is heaven! Love this colourful open sandwich

      Reply
    10. sapana

      October 14, 2016 at 9:45 am

      Open face sandwiches are my favorite.This one woith mushrooms looks so tempting.

      Reply
    11. Srivalli

      October 20, 2016 at 10:50 am

      That open sandwich looks so delish!..what a lovely way to indulge..enjoyed all your dishes Pavani..can't wait to read the rest!

      Reply
    12. Suma Gandlur

      December 01, 2016 at 6:21 pm

      This open faced sandwich seems like a perfect ending for your sandwich series' week.

      Reply

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