Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed French Bread

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean quality ground beef
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 strips lean quality crisp-cooked bacon, finely chopped
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup, undiluted
• 1 Tbl. barbecue sauce
• 1/2 tsp. worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
• 1/4 tsp. seasoned salt
• 1/4 tsp. coarse ground black pepper
• 1/16 tsp. onion powder
• 1/4 tsp. spicy brown mustard
• 1 (1 lb.) loaf French bread
• 2 Tbl. soft butter
• 6-8 oz. Sharp Cheddar Velveeta cheese, thickly sliced, (*can sub American cheese, pepperjack for a spicy flavor, or any cheese to compliment chosen toppings such as provolone or mozzarella)

Additional Toppings:

• shredded lettuce
• thinly sliced tomatoes
• more bacon if desired
• pickled jalapeño slices
• pickle relish, dill or sweet
• dill or sweet bread 'n butter pickle slices
• thinly sliced or finely chopped red onion
• sauteed mushrooms
• grilled onions
• fresh or sautéed bell pepper slices
• mustard, ketchup, relish and/or mayo