Cheesy Ranch Bread
Cheesy ranch bread is a knock your socks off appetizer or side dish. Bakery bread gets slathered with butter, seasonings and tons of cheese for an absolutely addicting combination you'll love.
Servings: 8
Calories: 457kcal
Ingredients
- 1 full-size loaf of Italian bread sourdough would also work well
- ½ cup butter softened
- 2 tbsp buttermilk Ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- freshly chopped or dried dill optional
Instructions
- Add both the softened butter and ranch seasoning to a small bowl. Stir together until the mixture's smooth and evenly combined.
- Using a serrated knife, carefully cut the bread in half lengthwise. Place both halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
- Spread the seasoned butter out evenly over both cut sides.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the buttered bread, and sprinkle a little fresh or dried dill over the top if desired.
- Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges are starting to brown.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Turn this bread into a meal by adding shredded chicken and crumbled, crisp bacon.
- Serve it with a side or ranch dressing for dipping.
- Make sure you are using bakery bread and not packaged sliced bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 629mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg