Ranch Garlic Bread

Name: Ranch Garlic Bread
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 to 3 tablespoons ranch salad dressing mix; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, halved lengthwise

"I've worked as a manager of a fast food restaurant for 12 year," relates John Palmer of Cottonwood, California. "At home, I like to cook up different things using everyday ingredients." John gives a buttery loaf of French bread plenty of flavor simply with salad dressing mix and garlic powder.

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 to 3 tablespoons ranch salad dressing mix
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, halved lengthwise

Directions

In a small bowl, combine butter, dressing mix and garlic powder; beat until combined. Spread over cut sides of bread. Place on a baking sheet. Broil 4-6-in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.

Editor's Note: Italian salad dressing mix, taco seasoning or onion soup mix may be substituted for the ranch dressing mix.

Originally published as Ranch Garlic Bread in Quick Cooking September/October 1998