Name: Polish-Style Pizza with Mushrooms and Chives (Zapiekanka)
Cook time: 25 minutes
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)

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

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.

TagsPizza Toast Sandwich Polish Eastern European European Mushroom Vegetable Mozzarella Cheese Dairy Ham Meat Snack Dinner Nut Free Easy Quick Weeknight Meals Epicurious

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