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Polish-Style Pizza with Mushrooms and Chives (Zapiekanka)

By Adina Steiman

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Ali Nardi

This late-night snack, popular in outdoor kiosks across Poland, is an Eastern European cousin to French-bread pizza, built on a savory base of sautéed mushrooms. Like Italian pizza, there are countless topping combinations to try—any variation with a shower of chives on top is especially good.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    40 minutes

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1 (8–9") soft hoagie roll or small Italian loaf, split in half lengthwise
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
8 ounces white or crimini mushrooms, trimmed, finely chopped
Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup ketchup
1 cup grated part-skim mozzarella
2 slices deli ham, torn in half
Mayonnaise, thinly sliced chives, french fried onions (such as French's), drained canned corn kernels, and/or chopped pickles (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F; line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place bread halves cut side up on sheet.

    Step 2

    Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring, until translucent, 3–4 minutes. Add mushrooms and lightly season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is evaporated and mixture cooks down to a spreadable consistency, about 10 minutes more. Let cool.

    Step 3

    Spread 2 Tbsp. ketchup on each piece of bread. Divide mushroom mixture between pieces. Sprinkle mozzarella over each, leaving a bit in reserve. Top cheese with ham, then sprinkle ham with remaining cheese. Bake zapiekanki until bread is golden and crisp and cheese is lightly browned and bubbly, 12–14 minutes. Top with mayonnaise and your choice of toppings.

TagsPizzaToastSandwichPolishEastern EuropeanEuropeanMushroomVegetableMozzarellaCheeseDairyHamMeatSnackDinnerNut FreeEasyQuickWeeknight MealsEpicurious

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