Spoil dad this Father’s Day with a warm, cheesy baguette bursting with flavour – an easy-to-make treat the kids can help create.
Melted mozzarella and mushroom loaded baguette
Serves 8
You’ll need: 1 large fresh white baguette, cut into 3 individual portions; 3 Tbsp butter, softened; 1 brown onion, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 250g Portabello mushrooms, thickly sliced; 1 tsp mixed dried herbs; 1 cup (125g) mozzarella cheese, grated; olive oil; salt and pepper, to taste
To make:
Preheat your oven to the grill setting.
Slice the baguette portions in half lengthways and spread butter on the cut sides. Toast them in a pan over medium-low heat or on the top oven rack until golden and crisp. Set aside.
In a large pan, sauté the mushrooms in olive oil until golden brown. Season with herbs, salt, and pepper. Set aside. In the same pan, sauté the onion and peppers for about 5 minutes until softened.
To assemble, place the bottom halves of the baguettes on a baking sheet. Layer with onions and peppers, a sprinkle of cheese, then mushrooms, and another sprinkle of cheese. Repeat as needed.
Grill the open sandwiches for two to three minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Top with the remaining baguette halves and serve warm.
Image and recipe: The South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association
