Stuffed French Bread by Suzanne

Ingredients

• 1 loaf french bread
• 1 Lb. lean ground beef
• 2 Tbl. chopped onion
• 1/2 c. chopped celery (any other vegetables)
• minced garlic
• salt and pepper
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• a little milk, if needed
• 1-2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1-2 c. grated cheese
• chopped parsley, for garnish, opt.

Directions: Slice of very top of french bread; set aside.  Scoop out the bread in the center of loaf and crumble; place in a bowl with the shredded cheese.  Brown ground beef in medium skillet.  Add onion, celery and any other veggies you want.  Saute a few minutes until tender.  Add garlic and cook 30 more seconds.  Add soup and Worcestershire.  Season with salt and pepper.  If mixture is too thick for your liking, add a splash or two of milk.  Add hamburger mixture to crumbed bread and cheese.  Stir to combine.  Pour into center of french bread loaf.  Place top back on bread and place on a cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.  Slice and serve.   

From Frozen: Thaw completely; remove from wrapper (and saran wrap). Place on a cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.  Slice and serve.