Taco Sandwich

From Best of Country Cooking 2005 We enjoyed this immensely, messy to eat, so include a fork and knife.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (1 lb)  unsliced loaf  Italian bread
• 4  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup salsa
• 1  lb ground beef
• 2  tablespoons  taco seasoning
• 1  cup  shredded lettuce
• 1  large tomatoes, sliced
• 6  slices American cheese

Directions

1. Cut bread in half lengthwise; hollow out the top and the bottom, leaving a 1/2-inch shell(discard remaining bread, or save it for another use). In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and salsa until well blended. Spread inside the bread shell and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink; pour off grease. Stir in taco seasoning. Layer lettuce and tomato in bottom of bread shell; top with beef mixture and cheese. Replace bread top.