Zapiekanka (Polish Mushroom and Cheese Baguette Pizza)
Half a baguette piled with fried mushrooms, melted cheese and a stripe of ketchup. Polish street food that is brilliant for a quick supper.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.45 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 392kcal
- 32.8gcarbs
- 6.7gof which sugars
- 20.5gfat
- 10.7gsaturates
- 18.8gprotein
- 4.4gfibre
- 2.6gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Lay the baguette halves cut side up on a baking tray.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Fry the onion for 4 minutes, then add the mushrooms, salt and pepper.
4 min - 3
Cook the mushrooms for 8 minutes, stirring now and then, until all the liquid has gone and they are golden.
8 min - 4
Spread the mushrooms over the baguette halves. Cover with the cheese and sprinkle with oregano.
- 5
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the edges of the bread are crisp.
11 min - 6
Drizzle with ketchup in a zigzag, scatter over the chives and eat while hot.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
