Zapiekanka

🇵🇱 Easy Polish Zapiekanka A delicious Polish-style toasted baguette topped with garlicky mushrooms, tomato paste and melted cheese. 🛒 Ingredients Baguettes or crusty bread rolls Mushrooms 1 onion 2 cloves of garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil Butter Italian herbs Tomato paste Grated cheese Salt and black pepper Chili — optional 👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions #### 1. Prepare the onion and garlic Blend or finely chop the **onion and garlic**. #### 2. Cook the onion Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add **1 tablespoon of olive oil**. Add the onion and garlic and fry until the onion starts to turn golden brown. #### 3. Prepare the mushrooms While the onion is cooking, blend or finely chop the **mushrooms**. Add the mushrooms to the pan once the onion has started browning. Season with *salt and black pepper**. Add a little **chili* if you like some heat. #### 4. Cook the mushrooms Cook the mushrooms until they are soft and **all the liquid released from the mushrooms has evaporated**. Once cooked, remove the mushroom mixture from the heat and leave it aside to cool slightly. #### 5. Make the garlic butter Melt some *butter* in the microwave. Crush *2 garlic cloves* into the melted butter, add some **Italian herbs**, and mix everything together. #### 6. Prepare the baguette Cut the baguette in half lengthwise. Spread the *garlic butter* generously over the cut side of the baguette. #### 7. Add the tomato paste Spread a thin layer of *tomato paste* over the garlic butter. #### 8. Add the mushrooms Spread the cooked mushroom mixture evenly over the baguette. #### 9. Add the cheese Cover the mushrooms with a generous amount of **grated cheese**. #### 10. Bake Place the zapiekanka on a **baking tray lined with baking paper**. Bake in a preheated oven at *200°C* until the cheese is melted, bubbling and golden brown. This usually takes around **10–15 minutes**, but keep an eye on it because ovens vary. 🍽️ Serve Take the zapiekanka out of the oven, let it cool for a minute or two, then slice and enjoy while it's hot and crispy!