Party pretty, and easy as 1, 2, 3-spread it, wrap it and bake it!.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2/3 c. (sm. can) Carnation evaporated milk
• 1 ½ lb. ground beef
• ½ c. cracker meal
• 1 egg
• ½ c. chopped onion
• 1 tbsp. prepared mustard
• 1 ½ tsp. salt
• ¾ tsp. Accent
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• 2 c. (8 oz.) grated processed type
• American cheese
• Heavy duty aluminum foil
• 1 loaf French bread

PREPARATION:

1. Cut French bread in half lengthwise.
2. Mix above ingredients and spread on each half. Wrap bread in heavy duty foil (bottoms and sides, leave top unwrapped). Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
3. Combine all ingredients. Cut 1 loaf French bread in half lengthwise. Spread meat mixture evenly over top surface of bread, then wrap foil around crust side of each half, leaving top uncovered.
4. Place on cookie sheet and bake in moderate 325 degree oven for 25 minutes. Garnish with strips of cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer. To serve, cut slices across or diagonally.

KITCHEN TIPS:
You can also use grated cheese.

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