Cheeseburger French Loaf

Name: Cheeseburger French Loaf
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated crusty French loaf; 4 slices reduced-fat process American cheese product; 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Once you prepare this impressive-looking, yet simple-to-make sandwich, you’ll probably never look at refrigerated bread dough the same. It’s just so easy! Nancy Daugherty - Cortland, OH

Ingredients

3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated crusty French loaf
4 slices reduced-fat process American cheese product
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the flour, mustard and ketchup; set aside.
Unroll dough starting at the seam. Pat into a 14x12-in. rectangle. Spoon meat mixture lengthwise down the center of the dough; top with cheese slices. Bring long sides of dough to the center over filling; pinch seam to seal.
Place seam side down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush with egg white. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
With a sharp knife, cut diagonal slits in top of loaf. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 277 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 697mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.

Originally published as French Bread Cheeseburger in Healthy Cooking August/September 2009

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Mori B

Oct 2, 2017

Great recipe it was very easy to make and very tasty. I made it as directed but as others has indicated I think adding your favorite veggies would be a great addition.
Guttermandj

Mar 29, 2016

Super easy and super delicious!
Moonbeam81

Feb 5, 2015

Great recipe! I added green chiles because we like a bit of spice. I also made a beer dough in the bread machine instead of frozen dough. Its a good base recipe but i would recommend dressing it up a bit with onion and garlic powder too.
bethanymulligan

Aug 19, 2014

I make this often and now just use this as a guide. I add in different spices and extra veggies sometimes!
Jocechamp

Aug 4, 2014

This was such a hit with my family - I am making it again tonight.
LAFrederick

Mar 6, 2013

Very bland! Everyone ate it but no one liked it.
scarlet286

Jun 22, 2012

This is fairly good, something different. I like to squirt just a little yellow mustard on top once it's finished cooking.
InezAL

Apr 11, 2012

Yummy and easy!
Irishkel

Nov 29, 2011

Absolutely delicious!! I can't believe it is only 277 calories. The whole family loved it! Will definitely make it again...and again!
SDawsonH

Oct 28, 2011

We made this for Sunday night dinner...so yummy! The leftovers were great as well. This recipe would also be great for a football or superbowl party.