French Bread Cheeseburger

French Bread Cheeseburger 1 1/2 lbs - organic ground beef your favorite hamburger seasoning, to taste 1 - 16 ounce loaf bakery fresh french bread (white or wheat) 8 - slices mild cheddar or Monterey jack cheese slices favorite hamburger toppings: lettuce, locally grown tomatoes, pickles, onions, ketchup, mustard, etc Season the ground beef using your favorite hamburger seasoning and shape into 4- 5 hamburger patties. Grill or fry the patties on an outdoor grill or use a grill pan until cooked through, set aside; Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut the French bread in half lengthwise. Layer the bottom half of the French bread with four slices of cheddar or Monterey jack cheese. Add the cooked hamburger patties on top of the cheese slices. Add the remaining four slices of cheese over the patties. Spread out a large sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil on a large baking sheet. Place the bottom half of the french bread on top of the foil, and gather the foil around the sides of the bread. Place the top part of the french bread next the bottom half and bake in the oven for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted. I spread a small amount of butter on the top piece of the french bread before baking. Remove pan from oven and place the top half of the French bread over the meat and melted cheese and place on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Cover the French bread tightly and place the whole french bread loaf back on the baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minute until heated through. Take the baking pan out of the oven and remove the foil from the french bread. Cool and slice into serving size pieces. Top with your favorite hamburger toppings and enjoy.