Ingredients:
1 (1 lb) unsliced loaf Italian bread
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup salsa
1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 large tomatoes, sliced
6 slices American cheese
Directions:
Cut bread in half lengthwise; hollow out the top and the bottom, leaving a 1/2-inch shell(discard remaining bread, or save it for another use). In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and salsa until well blended. Spread inside the bread shell and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink; pour off grease. Stir in taco seasoning. Layer lettuce and tomato in bottom of bread shell; top with beef mixture and cheese. Replace bread top.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 30 min.