Virginia Meat Loaf Sandwich

Makes 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 min
Baking Time: 1 hr. 15 min

Ingredients:

• 1 - loaf (16-ounces) Italian or sourdough bread
• 2 1/2 - Tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
• 1 - small onion, chopped)
• 1/2 - package (8-ounces) sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 - large egg
• 6 to 7 - Tablespoons ketchup, divided
• 1 1/2 - cups (6-ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 - pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 - up dry red wine or beef broth
• 1 - teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 - teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 - 3 - Tablespoon mayonnaise

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.

1. Cut bread loaf in half lengthwise.
2. Scoop out bread, leaving 1/-4-inch thick shells.
3. Tear reserved bread into pieces, and measure 1 1/2 cups, reserving remaining bread piece for other use.
4. Set bread shells and 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs aside.
5. In a large skillet, melt 1 1/2 Tablespoons butter over medium head. Add chopped onion and mushrooms, and sauté 8 minutes or until tender.
6. In a large bowl, stir together egg and 2 Tablespoons ketchup.
7. Add onion mixture, 1 1.2 cups breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup cheese, ground beef, wine or broth, garlic salt, and thyme, blending well.
8. Shape mixture into a 6 to 7 inch load.
9. Place on a lightly greased rack in a roasting pan.
10. Bake for 1 hour or until done.
11. Spread bottom bread shell with mayonnaise and top with meat loaf.
12. Top with remaining ketchup.
13. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
14. Top with remaining bread half.
15. Melt remaining 1 Tablespoon butter and brush over bread top.
16. Wrap in aluminum foil.
17. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated.

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