Zapiekanki
Zapiekanki from Poland.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 42 min
- Rest
- None
- Total
- 52 min
- Difficulty
- A bit of work
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Zapiekanki is listed as pork from Poland. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
14 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Butter15 ml
- Neutral oil9.9 ml
- Mushrooms300 g
- Garlic1 clove
- Mayonnaise15 ml
- Cheddar cheese50 g
- Ham75 g
- Polish kabanos75 g
- Mozzarella50 g
- Dill2
- Chives15 ml
- Tomato ketchupto taste
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Bake the baguettes on a baking tray for 8-10 mins, then leave to cool.
10 min
Step 2
Heat 2 tsp of the butter and 1 tsp of the oil in a pan over a low heat and cook the chopped onion for 5 mins until soft. Stir in the mushrooms, turn the heat to medium and cook for 5-10 mins more until the veg is soft and the mushroom liquid has evaporated. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1-2 mins until soft. Season, then stir in the mayonnaise and remove from the heat.
17 min
Step 3
Halve the baguettes lengthways, then return to the baking tray, cut-side up and spread over the mushroom mixture, then sprinkle over the cheddar, ham, kabanos and mozzarella. Bake for 8-10 mins, or until the cheese has melted and turned golden.
10 min
Step 4
Meanwhile, heat the remaining butter and oil in a pan over a medium heat and fry the sliced onions for 5 mins until golden and soft. Remove from the heat and set aside. Once the pizzas are cooked, top with the caramelised onions, dill pickles (if using), the chives and a zig-zag drizzle of ketchup.
5 min
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 295 kcal
- Protein
- 16.5 g
- Carbs
- 13.3 g
- Fat
- 20.4 g
- Saturated fat
- 8.6 g
- Fibre
- 2.7 g
- Sugar
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 240 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- Wheat
- Milk
- Eggs
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 12 November.
Substitutions
butter → olive-oil
Use a little less oil than butter. Pastry and laminated doughs are a different problem.
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion
1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Zapiekanki take?
52 min all in — 10 min prep, 42 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Milk, Eggs. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Baking tray, Frying pan.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
What can I use instead?
butter → olive-oil. Use a little less oil than butter. Pastry and laminated doughs are a different problem. onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.