Stuffed French Bread

• 1 lb. loaf French bread
• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 3/4 c. chopped onion
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 3/4 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 c. bread crumbs
• 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/3 tsp. chopped parsley

1. Cut bread in half; cut off ends.
2. With fork, hollow out center of bread, leaving a thick crust as shell; reserve 1 1/2 cups crumbs.
3. In skillet, combine beef, onion, oregano, salt and pepper; brown.
4. Remove from heat; add crumbs, mustard, parsley, egg and cheese.
5. Blend thoroughly.
6. Fill loaf with mixture.
7. Replace cut ends and secure with wooden picks.
8. Brush with melted butter; warp in foil and bake at 400u0b0 for 10 minutes.
9. Loosen foil and continue to bake 5 to 10 minutes longer.
10. Slice stuffed bread loaf and serve with cheese sauce.

bread, ground beef, onion, egg, oregano, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, dry mustard, parsley

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=806136 (may not work)