Italian Hero Sandwich

Slice Italian bread lengthwise in half. Scoop out inside of bread.

Coat 9 x11-inch baking sheet with melted butter, use the remaining butter to coat top of bread when ready to bake.

Brown sausage, ground beef, add tomato sauce, garlic and Italian seasoning, spoon into bread. (May top with cheese, mushrooms, add or subtract seasonings to taste).

Put top half of bread on, use toothpicks to hold in place. Bake in 375 degrees F oven for 20 minutes or until brown and cheese melts, slice in 3-inch slices.