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Stuffed French Bread

Published by Meaghan on September 17, 2022 | last updated on October 14, 2022.

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Stuffed French bread is a delicious cross between sub or hoagie night and cozy casserole night that the family will love! Packed full of fillings and baked until the bread is crunchy on the outside and full of bubbly melted cheese, you’ll be making variations of this stuffed bread on repeat.

stuffed french bread sandwich slices on a wooden cutting board

Do you call them hoagies, heros, subs, grinders, or something else?

You know the long sandwiches, stuffed to the brim with meats and cheeses, on a long crusty roll?

No matter what you call it, we can agree they are delicious.

stuffed french bread sandwich slices on a wooden cutting board

At least my boys and I think so.

And this stuffed French bread is a take on that yummy sandwich situation but served warm for maximum yum factor.

Ingredients

To make this beef stuffed French bread, you’ll need:

an overhead image showing the measured ingredients needed to make stuffed french bread

  • French bread– Get a good loaf from the bakery section
  • Filling ingredients– Lean ground beef, finely chopped onion and celery, minced garlic, cream of mushroom soup, and Worcestshire sauce
  • Salt and Pepper– To taste
  • Cheese– Shredded cheddar
  • Chopped parsley– Optional but recommended for a little freshness

How to Make

To make this stuffed bread, start by slicing the bread in half, lengthwise to make two equal pieces.

a hollowed out loaf of french bread on a wooden cutting board

Scoop out the bread in the center of each piece, making two bread boats.

Tear the bread you’ve scooped out of the center of the loafs into very tiny pieces and put them into a large bowl.

Then, place both halves of bread onto a large baking sheet and set the tray aside.

ground beef and vegetables in a black skillet

Next, make the filling.

Start by browning the beef and onion in a skillet over medium high heat until the beef is cooked through.

Strain the grease from the meat.

Then, add the celery and garlic to skillet a cook until the celery is tender.

creamy ground beef mixture in a large black skillet

Once the celery is tender, stir in the soup, milk, and Worcestershire sauce.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cook another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Once the filling is warmed through, add the meat to the bread in the bowl, stirring to combine.

creamy ground beef mixture in a hollowed out loaf of french bread on a metal baking sheet

Pour mixture into the center of one half of the french bread and spread it out evenly.

Sprinkle the meat mixture with the cheddar cheese.

Top with the other half of bread to make it a sandwich.

creamy ground beef mixture in a hollowed out loaf of french bread topped with shredded cheese on a metal baking sheet

Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

When the sandwich is done cooking, let your bread sit for 5 minutes so everything sets, before slicing and serving.

Serve and enjoy!

sliced stuffed french bread on parchment paper covered cutting board

Variations

Just because this version is a ground beef and cheddar variation doesn’t mean you can’t do other versions.

Another favorite we have in our house is mushroom and Swiss.

To do that, just substitute mushrooms for celery and Swiss cheese for cheddar.

stuffed french bread sandwich slices on a wooden cutting board

Storing Leftovers

To store leftovers of stuffed French bread, let the whole sandwich cool down.

Then wrap it tightly in foil and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Reheat in the oven until warmed through.

three slices of cheesy stuffed french bread stacked on top of each other

Tips and Tricks

  • You could use other variations if you desire, for example taco seasoned beef or even ground chicken and Swiss.
  • Other cream of soups will work in this if you don’t have cream of mushroom on hand.
  • Feel free to omit any of the veggies you don’t like.

Other Hoagie or Sandwich Recipes

Stuffed French bread is a family favorite on hoagie night. Make it and enjoy!

Looking for other hoagie or sandwich recipes? Try these:

  • Grinder Salad Sandwich
  • Chicken Bacon Ranch Subs
  • Sheet Pan Philly Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwiches
  • Pesto Alfredo Meatball Subs
  • Everything Bagel Bundt Pan Sub Sandwich
  • Chicken Caesar Club Style Sub Sandwich

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stuffed french bread sandwich slices on a wooden cutting board

Stuffed French Bread Sandwich

Stuffed French bread is a delicious cross between sub or hoagie night and cozy casserole night that the family will love! Packed full of fillings and baked until the bread is crunchy on the outside and full of bubbly melted cheese, you'll be making variations of this stuffed bread on repeat.
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 306kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • 1 loaf french bread
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 Tablespoon chopped parsley optional
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Instructions

  • Slice the french bread in half, lengthwise, so you’re left with two equal pieces. Scoop out the bread in the center of each piece, making two bread ‘boats’. Place the extra bread in a large bowl and tear it into very tiny pieces. Trust me, you want them tiny. Place both halves of  bread onto a large baking sheet and set it aside.
  • In a skillet over medium high heat, brown both the beef and the onion until fully cooked. Strain the grease and return to the skillet. Next, add in the celery and garlic. Cook until the celery is tender, about 2-3 minutes. Add in the soup, milk and Worcestershire sauce. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Cook another 5 minutes, or until the meat mix is heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the meat to the bread in the bowl, stirring to combine. Pour mixture into the center of one half of the french bread and spread out evenly. Spread out evenly. Sprinkle the meat mixture with the cheddar cheese. Top with the other half of bread to make it a sandwich.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. When done cooking, let your bread sit for 5 minutes so everything ‘sets’, before slicing and serving. Then, eat up!

Notes

  • You could use other variations if you desire, for example taco seasoned beef or even ground chicken and Swiss.
  • Other cream of soups will work in this if you don't have cream of mushroom on hand.
  • Feel free to omit any of the veggies you don't like.

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 504mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 3mg
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recipe originally published July 19, 2014

 

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  1. apuginthekitchen says

    July 19, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    This sounds really delicious, Would love one tonight,

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  2. sarlysweets says

    July 19, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    ah !! fantastic !!

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  3. Chitra Jagadish says

    July 19, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    So yummy…

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  4. Lori says

    July 19, 2014 at 9:53 pm

    Stuffed French bread?! Yes please!!

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  5. alifemoment says

    July 20, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    This is delicious! šŸ™‚

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  6. toworkwithmyhands says

    July 22, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    This sounds like something my gang would adore! I’m pinning and will be adding this to our Fun Night menu. These guys will be happy! šŸ™‚

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  7. Jess says

    July 25, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    I love stuffed bread recipes, this looks amazing!

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  8. The Novice Gardener says

    July 25, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    That looks really yummy! Seriously! šŸ™‚

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  9. pam says

    July 26, 2014 at 1:59 pm

    Sorry , i see now what to do. Thanks.

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  10. Stephanie says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:55 pm

    This recipe has been featured at Tasty Tue a sday this week! Feel free to stop by and grab featured button, as well as link up some new recipes here!

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  11. Barbara Reardon says

    July 16, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    This looks so yummy..Definitely going to try it, but I think I’ll add the mushrooms & swiss cheese. My husband loves mushrooms.

    Reply
  12. Tracy says

    January 10, 2020 at 10:12 am

    when do you put in the beef bouillon? recipe does not say.

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    • 4sonsrus says

      January 10, 2020 at 9:12 pm

      Sorry about that, Tracy! It goes in with the cream of soup & milk. I edited the recipe to reflect that now.

      Reply
      • mich says

        October 7, 2022 at 2:06 pm

        Hi! I don’t see anything about bouillon anywhere, just Worcestershire…..

        Reply
        • 4sonsrus says

          October 7, 2022 at 2:45 pm

          It doesn’t call for bouillon in this recipe.

          Reply

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