Zapikanka

Name: Zapikanka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 1 loaf French baguette; 8 oz cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Zapikanka is a Lviv street snack of a split baguette topped with sauteed mushrooms, onion, and melted cheese, then baked until bubbling. It is one of the most common quick snacks in western Ukraine.

35 minEasyServes 4400 cal/serving

UkrainianAppetizerOvenVegetarian

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Ingredients

1 loaf French baguette
8 oz cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 medium finely diced yellow onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
2

Add 8 oz thinly sliced cremini mushrooms and cook until their liquid evaporates and they brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper for 1 minute.
3

Set the oven to 400°F. Cut 1 loaf French baguette in half lengthwise and open each piece cut side up on a baking sheet.
4

Spoon the mushroom mixture over the bread and top with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
5

Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese melts and the edges crisp. Scatter 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill over the top and serve hot.

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Questions

What is Zapikanka?

Zapikanka is a Lviv street snack of a split baguette topped with sauteed mushrooms, onion, and melted cheese, then baked until bubbling. It is one of the most common quick snacks in western Ukraine. This reference files it under Ukrainian appetizer: made in the oven, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

What oven temperature does Zapikanka need?

For Zapikanka, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 3. The longest stretch at that heat is 10 minutes, in step 5.

How do I know when Zapikanka is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until their liquid evaporates and they brown. Step 5: cook until the cheese melts and the edges crisp.

Can I make Zapikanka dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Zapikanka is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Zapikanka vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan appetizer collection.

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