Hot Hoagie--Quick, Toasty, and Good

This is yet another quick recipe to use this holiday season.

My mother picked this up working for a neighbor many years ago.

1 loaf french bread

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup sour cream (can be light)

1 small onion chopped or either 1/2 bottle of chopped dried onion

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp parsley

1 large can of meat of your choice (ham, chicken, or turkey). I prefer ham or chicken.

1 pack of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Black olives (optional)

Butter or vegetable spread

Mix mayo, onion, sour cream, and other dried ingredients, and meat in large mixing bowl. Split the french bread lengthwise into halves. Spread butter over each bread half. Pour mixture evenly over each half. Sprinkle cheese over top and olives if desired. Place on cookie or baking sheet. Place in oven and let "toast" but not burn. Take out of oven and split into strips.

• Mixture works best to mix and then seal and refrigerate overnight to "season".
• Small strips of baked ham or either grilled/baked chicken work well too (depends on your preferences)