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Spoil dad this Father\u2019s Day with a warm, cheesy baguette bursting with flavour \u2013 an easy-to-make treat the kids can help create.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Melted mozzarella and mushroom loaded baguette<\/strong>
\nServes 8<\/em><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll need: <\/strong>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<\/p>\n

To make:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Preheat your oven to the grill setting.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

In a large pan, saut\u00e9 the mushrooms in olive oil until golden brown. Season with herbs, salt, and pepper. Set aside.\u00a0In the same pan, saut\u00e9 the onion and peppers for about 5 minutes until softened.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Grill the open sandwiches for two to three minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.<\/p>\n

Top with the remaining baguette halves and serve warm.<\/p>\n

Image and recipe: <\/strong>The South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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