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Lunch on a Loaf

This Lunch on a Loaf recipe can be served hot or make it ahead to serve cold. Meat, onions, and cheese baked on French bread makes a complete meal
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 343 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint canned ground beef**
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup 3 minute oats
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • Dash of pepper
  • 1 cup grated cheese divided
  • 1/2 loaf of French bread sliced horizontally

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients except 1/4 cup of cheese. Make sure to mix thoroughly.
  • Spoon meat mixture onto the top of the French bread, spreading it all the way to the edges.
  • Place the loaf on a piece of foil lined with parchment paper.
  • Wrap the foil up around the bread like a boat, leaving the meat mixture uncovered.
  • Bake at 350F for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and return to the oven for 5 more minutes.
  • Remove from the baking sheet and serve warm. Or refrigerate and serve cold.

Notes

** If you don't have canned ground beef, use 1 pound of raw ground beef instead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 19gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 573mgPotassium: 252mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 347IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 2mg
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