This Cheesy Ranch Pull-Apart Bread is completely addictive, and will be a huge hit at your next BBQ or party. I combined a favorite family recipe for cheesy ranch bread, with the fun pull-apart bread idea that is so popular right now. It works perfectly, and the presentation is gorgeous! It’s much easier to let people pull off a piece of the bread than to try and slice through melty cheese.
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Let me show you how easy it is to make cheesy ranch pull-apart bread.
Start by using a serrated  knife to cut the bread. For pull-apart bread you want nice sized squares that are easy to pull out. Cut the loaf on the diagonal down one side, then switch sides and cut in the opposite angle. Cut about 3/4 of the way down into the bread. You’ll want to leave the bottom of the loaf uncut so that it stays together.
Place the loaf on a sheet of aluminum foil.
In a small bowl, combine softened butter, mayo and ranch dressing mix. Spread the ranch mixture between the slices, then sprinkle shredded cheese between the slices as well.
If you don’t like mayo, don’t worry. Â You won’t even know it’s in there. You need the mayo to make the mixture creamy.
Wrap the bread loaf in foil and bake in the oven at 350 for about 25 minutes, or until heated through.
Open the foil and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the bread.
Bake uncovered for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese has started to melt.
Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve.
This recipe would be perfect on the grill too. Just make sure it is wrapped well and cook it over indirect heat.
- 2 sticks 1 cup of softened butter
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 1 oz package of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing/seasoning
- 1 cup of shredded jack cheese
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped flat-leaf parsley for garnish.
- Large loaf of french bread 1 1/2 pounds
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Start by using a serrated knife to cut the bread.
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Cut the loaf on the diagonal down one side, then switch sides and cut in the opposite angle.
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Cut about 3/4 of the way down into the bread. You'll want to leave the bottom of the loaf uncut so that it stays together.
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Place the loaf on a sheet of aluminum foil.
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In a small bowl, combine softened butter, mayo and ranch dressing mix.
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Spread the ranch mixture between the slice
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Sprinkle one cup of shredded cheese between the slices.
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Wrap the bread loaf in foil and bake in the oven at 350 for about 25 minutes, or until heated through.
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Open foil and sprinkle remaining cheese on top of bread.
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Bake for additional 5 minutes, or until cheese has started to melt.
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Sprinkle with fresh flat-leaf parsley.
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Bonnie @ Uncommon
This looks amazing Melissa!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
O.M.G. Totally drooling over this bread, Melissa! I am such a carboholic, it isn’t even funny 🙂 SO making this (for myself)!
Trish - Mom On Timeout
I’m pretty sure I just died and went to heaven – this looks INCREDIBLE!
Alyssa Rivers
HOLY COW!!! You amaze me!! Pinned!
Melissa
Thanks Alyssa! xo
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor
I never met a carb a didn’t like. And smothered in cheese and yumminess? Yes, please!
Melissa
Yes! Carbs and cheese forever!
Suzanne
This sounds and looks so delicious! I am sure this would be a huge hit with my kids. Must give it a try!
Thanks for sharing,
Suzanne
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PS-Would love to have you link this up to Saturday Sparks. Links open till Friday.
Melissa
Thanks so much Suzanne! Let me know when you do!
Valerie
It was great. I added 4 cloves of garlic and 1/2 cooked chopped bacon. Going to make this again for sure!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
Sharing this on my facebook page! Looks awesome!
Melissa
Thanks so much, Ashley!!!