"grilled" Ranch Bread

Buttery and "ranchy"! You can sprinkle cheese over the bread before "grilling"; barbecued chicken makes a yummy sandwich partner here!

• Ready In: 13 mins
• Yields: 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1 (1 ounce) packet  dry ranch dressing mix (Hidden Valley is good)
• 2  loaves  French bread or 2  loaves  Italian bread, cut in half lengthwise (1 pound each)

Directions

1. Cream the butter with the dressing mix; spread evenly on the bread halves.
2. Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, until golden and the butter begins to seep and bubble.
3. Serve hot.