posted by Schmitty 01-28-100 4:00 AM
Cheeseburger Loaf
Servings - 6
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup -- undiluted
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (1 pound) loaf French bread
1 tablespoon butter or margarine--softened
8 ounces process American or Mexican-flavored cheese -- sliced
In a saucepan over medium heat, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add soup, garlic salt, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, slice the top third off the bread. Hollow out bottom half of loaf, leaving 3/4-inch shell (discard removed bread or save for another use}.
Spread butter on cut side of bread. Place loaf on a baking sheet and broil until lightly browned.
Spoon beef mixture into shell; arrange cheese slices on top. Broil until cheese is melted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Replace bread top.