Cheeseburger Loaf

1 lb. ground beef
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 can tomato soup
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

1 lb. loaf of french bread
1 tbsp. butter softened
8 oz. process american or cheddar cheese slices

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink, drain. Add soup, garlic salt, salt and pepper; simmer for 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, slice the top third off the bread loaf. Hollow out bottom half of loaf, leaving a 3/4 inch shell. (discard removed bread or save for later use, or let your kids eat it like mine do) ;) Spread butter on cut side of bread. Place loaf on baking sheet and broil until lightly browned. Spoon beef mixture into shell and arrange cheese slices on top. Broil until cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes. Replace bread top.