Cheeseburger Loaf

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
• 1 Tbsp. butter, softened
• 8 ozs. American or Mexican-flavored cheese, sliced

Directions

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 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, slice the top third off the bread. Hollow
out bottom half of loaf, leaving a 3/4-in. 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 2-3 minutes. Replace bread top. Yield: 6-8 servings.