Oven-Baked Beef & Cheese French Bread 🥖🧀🔥

A perfectly crunchy and cheesy crowd-pleaser—golden French bread loaded with seasoned beef, marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella.

Ingredients 🛒

• 1 lb ground beef (80–90% lean)
• 1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pizza sauce
• 1 large loaf French bread (12–16 inches), split lengthwise
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Cook beef: In a skillet, brown ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
2. Mix: Stir marinara or pizza sauce into beef. Simmer 5 minutes.
3. Prep bread: Place French bread halves on a foil-lined baking sheet.
4. Top: Spoon beef mixture evenly over bread. Sprinkle mozzarella generously.
5. Bake: Place in oven at 190°C (375°F) for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Serve: Slice into squares and enjoy hot as an appetizer or quick dinner.

Tips 🌟

• Extra flavor: Add garlic powder or Italian seasoning to beef.
• Variation: Use cheddar or provolone instead of mozzarella.
• Serving idea: Pair with a fresh salad or dipping sauce.

Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
• Total Time: ~20 minutes
• Servings: 6–8

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