This was really good. We had it for dinner two nights in a row. I cut the original cheese mixture in half and thought it was perfect. I know what you are thinking, why would you cut cheese and ranch in half? Well, I only made half a loaf the first night and once I spread the amount of cheese I wanted on the bread, I still had half of the cheese left. It was cheesy enough for us (we aren't very cheesy people - ha!), but you can always double up! Hey - it's your heart.
Monterey Ranch Bread
adapted from Noble Pig
(Printable Recipe)
4 Tbsp butter, softened (or buttery spread like SmartBalance)
garlic powder
1 loaf French bread, split in half lengthwise
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
3/4 cups ranch dressing
Spread butter on bread and sprinkle with garlic powder (to taste). Place bread under the broiler until it's slightly brown and crispy.
Combine cheese and ranch dressing and divide evenly over bread. Place in a 350 degree oven until cheese is melted, about 10-12 minutes (longer if you want the bread crispier). Let sit a few minutes before slicing.
11 comments:
That would work for us at any meal!
I remember seeing that at NP and thinking it looked awesome. Looks awesome here too! Heh. I do agree though, bacon would make it better.
Looks good, great! But is it really ranchy tasting? I'm not crazy about ranch dressing. :)
~ingrid
I agree, I don't think there could be anything wrong with this bread.
Mmmm, cheesy ranch bread! Yum!
you are right - those flavors togehter - cannot go wrong! yum!!!
This just looks too good! Thanks!
This looks scrumptious. My husband will love this. Thank you for sharing.
You know this gal loves some cheesy bread!
We make a very similar "southwestern cheese bread" using a southwest rub instead of the ranch.
Wonder how it'd be with both? mmmmmmm
Okay, my stomach is growling now. Bread? Yes. Ranch? Yes. Cheese? Yes. You're killing me. :) That sounds so good. Good call on the bacon for next time.
a sweet pea chef
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