Cheddar & Bacon Loaf

Ingredients

• 1 16 ounce loaf baguette-style French bread or French loaf
• 1/2 8 ounce package shredded sharp cheddar cheese (1 cup)
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup cooked bacon pieces
• 2 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Use a serrated knife to cut bread crosswise into 1-inch slices, cutting to but not through the bottom crust.
2. In a small bowl, stir together cheese, butter, bacon, green onions, mustard, and lemon juice. Spread mixture between slices of bread. Wrap loaf in foil.