Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 pound sliced deli ham6 slices provolone cheese1 jar (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced1 small onion, thinly sliced2 banana peppers, thinly sliced

Preparation

Split bread lengthwise; spread bread bottom with cream cheese and layer with ham, provolone cheese and mushrooms. Replace top. Cut sandwich crosswise in half.

On a microwave-safe plate, microwave each half, covered, on high for 15-30 seconds or until cheese is melted. Remove bread tops and layer with lettuce, tomatoes, onion and peppers. Close sandwiches; cut each in half.