Luncheon Loaf

Luncheon Loaf

Here's a quick (20 minute) Mustard Bread for 6+ people.

• 1 loaf (soft) Italian bread
• 1 (8 slice) package "REAL" Swiss cheese
• 8 ounces favorite mustard
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) real butter

• Melt butter over low flame in a 1 cup Pyrex measuring cup. 
• Just before it boils, squeeze in mustard to fill measuring cup. 
• Stir vigorously while the butter cools and blends in smoothly. 
• Slice Italian bread into 10 to 12 (1-inch thick) pieces, but not completely through. 
• Liberally brush each side of the sliced bread with 2 strokes of the mustard. 
• Cut package of Swiss cheese in half and slide a piece between each slice of bread. 
• Cover in foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese gets soft. 
• If you like bacon, top with 6 uncooked bacon slices before cooking. 
• Office parties will demand a repeat performance.