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Peppery Pizza Loaves

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 loaves (8 ounces each) French bread, halved lengthwise
1 jar (8 ounces) process cheese sauce
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 cup chopped green onions
1 can (4 ounces) sliced jalapenos, drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink;

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drain. Stir in garlic powder and salt. Place each bread half on a
large piece of heavy-duty foil. Spread with cheese sauce. Top with
beef mixture, mushrooms, onions and jalapenos. Drizzle with tomato
sauce. Top with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Wrap and freeze. May
be frozen for up to 3 months. To bake: Unwrap loaves and
thaw on baking sheets in the refrigerator. Bake at 350° for 18
minutes or until cheese is melted.

Yield: 4 loaves (2-3 servings each).