Stuffed French Bread Sandwiches

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

I have 6 brothers, 6 BILs, a father and a husband who are all big eaters. I hand them one of these and it hushes them up for a while.

• Total Time: 34 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 4 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 loaf unsliced French bread (1 lb.)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• salt and pepper
• 4 slices process American cheese, cut in half diagonally (I use Kraft Singles)

Directions:

1. Cut loaf of bread in half lengthwise.
2. Hollow out bottom of loaf, leaving a 1/2 inch shell.
3. Cut removed bread into small cubes; set aside.
4. In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until meat is no longer pink and veggies are translucent.
5. Add soup, celery, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to taste.
6. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes.
7. Add in reserved bread crumbs; stir to combine.
8. Spread mixture into bread shell.
9. Top with cheese slices.
10. Replace bread top.
11. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
12. Bake at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until cheese is melted.
13. Slice and serve.

Reviews

[Lisa in Oregon]

Hubby and kids really liked this.... it was fun to make and easy too... Thanks!!

[Z,G,L's mom]

Forgot to rate this! I fixed this a few months ago.Dh and I really enjoyed. Will make again.

[newspapergal]

This was very tasty, and DH loved, loved, loved it. I used condensed nacho-cheese soup, and added about 1 tsp cumin and 1 tsp chili powder. It added a good spicy kick but wasn't too hot. I used shredded cheddar as the topper b/c it's what I had on hand. This made for a quick, very filling meal that I paired with a green salad.