Stuffed French Bread

French bread stuffed with a cheesy and flavourful hamburger mixture. Slice into pieces and serve like sandwiches! Thank you Life in the Lofthouse

1 loaf french bread

1 pound lean ground beef

2 Tablespoons finely chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 Tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 Tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)

• Preheat oven to 350° F. 
• Slice the french bread in half, lengthwise, so you have two equal pieces. 
• Scoop out the bread in the center of each piece. 
• Place bread in a large bowl and tear into small chunks. 
• Set the two halves of french bread onto a large baking sheet. Set aside.
• Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet, over medium-high heat. 
• Drain any grease.
• Add the celery and garlic to skillet. 
• Cook a few minutes until celery is tender. 
• Add soup, milk and Worcestershire sauce. 
• Season with salt and pepper. 
• Stir and cook mixture until heated; another 5 minutes or so.
• Add the beef mixture to the bread in the large bowl. 
• Stir to combine. 
• Pour mixture into the center of one half of the french bread. 
• Spread out evenly. 
• Top the mixture with the shredded cheese. 
• Top with the other half of bread.
• Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted. 
• Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before slicing and serving.