Taco Sandwich

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) unsliced loaf Italian bread
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 6 slices American cheese

Instructions

1. Cut bread in half lengthwise, hollow out top and bottom of loaf, leaving a 1/2 inch shell (discard removed bread or save for another use).
2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and salsa until blended. Spread inside bread shell, set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning.
4. Layer lettuce and tomato in bottom of bread shell, top with beef mixture and cheese. Replace bread top.