Recipe: Omelet Loaf

OMELET LOAF

1 loaf French bread
4 tbsp. butter
4 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, cut in triangles
6 beaten eggs
1 (3 oz.) can mushrooms
1/2 lg. can evaporated milk
1/4 c. slice onion, optional
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. butter

Half bread lengthwise, scoop out center of bottom half leaving 1 inch shell. Spread with 4 tablespoons butter; toast under broiler. Remove from oven and arrange cheese on bottom halves.

Combine eggs, mushrooms, milk, onions and seasoning. Melt remaining butter and add to mixture. Cook and stir until softly set. Spoon over cheese.

Replace top of bread and wrap in foil and return to oven until ready to serve.