Description
Indulge in the Cheesy Hot Beef Sandwich, a crowd‑pleasing comfort dish that combines a toasted hollow loaf with a luscious blend of ground beef, melted cheddar and mozzarella, and a velvety mushroom cream sauce. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples—bread, butter, garlic powder, and fresh mushrooms—to create a gooey, savory sandwich perfect for quick weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings. Serve hot for maximum cheese pull and enjoy the satisfying crunch of golden crust with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
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- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean‑to‑fat ratio)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar
- mozzarella
- or a blend)
- 1 cup mushrooms
- sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 loaf of sturdy bread (Italian loaf
- baguette
- or thick sandwich roll)
- hollowed out
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly toast the hollowed loaf for 5 minutes.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, sauté mushrooms with a pinch of salt until golden, about 5‑6 minutes.
- Add ground beef, break up, and cook until browned, about 5‑7 minutes; season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream and simmer 3‑4 minutes; fold in half of the shredded cheese until melted.
- Spoon the beef‑mushroom mixture into the toasted loaf, top with remaining cheese.
- Bake on a sheet for 15‑20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mushroom mix. Let the sandwich rest a few minutes after baking for cleaner slices. Nutrition is approximate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Quick Dinners
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
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