Zapiekanka - Polish Sandwich
Zapiekanka or Polish sandwich – open-faced toasted sandwiches topped with fried mushrooms, ham, and cheese.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 607kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb mushrooms 450 g, button, cremini
- 2 sprigs of thyme
- 1 tablespoon butter + a little more for the baguettes
- 1 long baguette or two smaller ones
- 8 thin ham slices
- 1 cup grated cheese 100 g, Notes 1,2
- 1-2 thin scallions
- fine sea salt and pepper
- ketchup to serve or hot sauce for a spicier version
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 320°F/ 160°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Cook mushrooms: Clean the mushrooms with kitchen paper and cut them into slices. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a cast iron or a nonstick pan. Fry the mushrooms for about 3-4 minutes or until their released juices have evaporated. Add the chopped thyme leaves and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.1 lb mushrooms/ 450 g + 1 tablespoon butter + 2 sprigs of thyme + fine sea salt and pepper
- Cut bread: If using a long baguette, cut it in half first and then cut the halves lengthwise. If using small baguettes, halve them lengthwise.1 long baguette
- Top bread: Spread a thin layer of butter onto the baguettes. Top the baguette halves with the fried mushrooms and the sliced ham. Sprinkle with freshly grated cheese and some pepper.8 thin ham slices + 1 cup grated cheese
- Toast the baguettes in the hot oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is nicely melted.
- Sprinkle with thinly sliced scallions and serve hot with ketchup.1-2 thin scallions + ketchup to serve
Notes
- Cheese: Gouda, Cheddar, Gruyere, etc.
- Use freshly grated cheese. Pre-grated cheese contains additives that will prevent it from melting nicely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 2170mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g