Recipe: Stuffed French Bread with Cheese Sauce - Here is another version for Marcia. It is heartier & might be

It is heartier & might be used as a Luncheon main dish. It is a delicious elegant recipe.

STUFFED FRENCH BREAD

1 large loaf French bread
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs (from bread)
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/3 cup chopped parsley
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar or Velveeta cheese
Butter, melted

Cut French bread in half lengthwise. Remove inside of bread. Combine beef, onion, oregano, salt, and pepper; & cook until brown. Remove from heat. Remove the excess of sauce. Add crumbs, mustard, parsley, egg, and 1 1/2 cups cheese. Blend thoroughly. Fill bread shells. Brush crust with butter and wrap with aluminum foil. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Uncover and bake for additional 10 minutes. Serve with cheese sauce poured over top.

CHEESE SAUCE FOR STUFFED FRENCH BREAD:
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
2 cups milk
1/4 cup flour
2 cups cheese, shredded (Cheddar or Velveeta)

In saucepan, melt butter and flour, then milk. Last, add cheese. Heat on low until sauce thickens. Serve immediately over hot bread.