Party Prize Spread

1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 (12 oz) pkg Jimmy Dean hot sausage
1 tbsp dried minced garlic
2 tbsp dried chopped onion
1 tbsp Mrs. Dash original
1 tsp seasoned salt
1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2-inch slices of French bread
1 cup diced Velveeta processed cheese product
2 cup shredded cheddar
1/2 cup med. picante sauce
Dash of cayenne
1 tsp Italian seasoning

In large saucepan, for easy stirring, brown ground beef and sausage with first 6
ingredients.  Drain, return to saucepan.  Add cheese, picante sauce, cayenne and Italian
seasoning.  Stir frequently over medium heat, until cheese is melted.  Spread on
slices of French bread and bake on cookie sheet in 400* oven for 20 minutes or until
bread is well toasted.  

*Note:  This may be cooked ahead of time and frozen in portions as needed, or just
freeze leftovers.  If frozen, reheat slightly in microwave to make spreading on bread
easier.  Makes a great party snack!