Beef and Mushroom Melts

 

1

lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef

2

tablespoons finely chopped onion

2

teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1

can (4 oz) Green Giant® mushroom pieces and stems, drained

1

cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz)

1

loaf (14 oz) baguette-style French bread (about 16 inches long), split lengthwise

1/2

cup shredded Swiss cheese (2 oz), if desired

• 1 Heat oven to 450°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in Worcestershire, mushrooms and 1 cup cheese.
• 2 Spoon beef mixture evenly onto baguette halves, spreading mixture to edges. Cut each half into 3 sections. Place sandwiches in pan; cover with additional foil.
• 3 Bake 15 minutes. Remove cover; top with 1/2 cup cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.