This tangy Cheddar Ranch Bread recipe is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Brummel and Brown.
I’m going to tell you something about myself: I live in a bubble. I don’t watch much TV, and when I do, it’s streaming video with no commercials. I don’t read newspapers or magazines very often, and I listen to music with my phone to avoid interruptions from commercials or DJs. I think once DVR, streaming video, satellite radio, and iPods came along, I became pretty unreachable to advertisers except through online ads since I do all my reading on the Internet.
I wasn’t always this way. I used to watch TV commercials like a normal person, and of course I had my favorites. I’m a big fan of local commercials with ridiculously bad production value, and I also can’t resist a good jingle. One brand that had (and I think still has) awesome jingles is Brummel and Brown. I still hear a lady’s jazzy voice singing about Brummel and Brown being made with yogurt every time I grab the tub out of my refrigerator, and I think that commercial aired almost 15 years ago!
This spread has been my go-to butter alternative for years and not just because of the song. (Maybe it’s a little bit because of the song.) The fact that it is made with nonfat yogurt really does create a wonderfully creamy flavor and texture, and I’m all over the fact that it has 50% less fat and calories than butter. Don’t get me wrong. I always have butter in the house for baking and cooking for my boys since they need the calories (they eat like birds!), but when it comes to toast, biscuits, pancakes, or garlic bread, I always reach for the Brummel and Brown instead of butter. You can’t beat how easy it is to spread right out of the fridge, and it tastes delicious!
Speaking of garlic bread, today I’m bringing you a new butter(ish)y, cheesy, wonderful bread that is especially great served with salads. I’m pleased to introduce you to this Cheddar Ranch Bread!
This is every bit as good as traditional garlic bread, but it’s lighter because it uses spread instead of butter. You are going to love the tanginess the Ranch flavor brings, and you can never go wrong with a little melty cheese on your bread. Now when you grab your tub of Brummel and Brown out of the refrigerator you can think of me! (And this dancing cow…)
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| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 10 minutes |
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- 16 oz. loaf of French or sourdough bread
- 1/2 c. Brummel and Brown spread
- 2 tbsp. buttermilk Ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
- freshly chopped or dried dill optional
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- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Stir together spread and Ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Cut bread in half lengthwise, and spread Ranch mixture evenly over both cut sides. Sprinkle cheese over the spread, and sprinkle a little fresh or dried dill over the top if desired.
- Bake bread in preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are starting to brown. Serve immediately.
This was a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Brummel & Brown.
Mel Raschke says
Looks yummy. I will use this for Christmas Day dinner. I see in Austin it is cool. In socal there are fires everywhere. Very scary
Mel Raschke says
I will be using this recipe for Christmas Day. Super yummy. You joked about the weather In soCal we have fires it seems way too often.
STACEY says
I had a question. Do you put the ranch mix on dry, or do you make it as directed on package
Andi Gleeson says
Hi, Stacey! You stir the dry mix into the spread or butter, and then spread it onto the bread that way. Thanks for asking!
Lauren says
This looks so delicious!! I love how it’s “outside of the box” in the addition of ranch and dill. Dill is one of my favorite herbs :)
Andi says
Thank you, Lauren! I love dill too!
Kimberly says
This sounds amazing! I love anything bread! Pinned! Thanks for being part of our party. I hope you swing by on Monday at 7 pm and party with us. We love having you. http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls
Andi says
Thank you for having me, Kimberly! I’m glad you liked it :)
Joy @ Yesterfood says
Andi, this Cheddar Ranch Bread looks SO good! I had seen Brummel and Brown, but just never thought to try it- I am going to now!! Thank you for sharing this with us at Treasure Box Tuesday- I am sharing on Facebook this afternoon at 3:00 CST! :)
Andi says
Thank you, Joy! I think you will love it in recipes like this or spread on toast. I really appreciate you sharing it too! Have a nice evening :)
DessertForTwo says
I live in a bubble too! No tv, no radio, nothing! But I think it fosters my creativity. I love this bread!!
Andi says
It’s nice to know I’m not the only one cut off from pop culture! I have no idea who most celebrities are ;) Thanks so much for your visit!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
This bread looks ah-mazing Andi! I love ranch anything!! Pinned!
Andi says
Thank you so much, Trish! I am crazy for Ranch too! Luckily, my husband doesn’t love it as much, so I got to eat more bread ;)
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
I have never heard of Brummel and Brown, but I must try! I LOVE garlic bread, and this is lighter?! AND RANCH? YES! Pinned :) Happy Monday friend!
Andi says
Thank you, Taylor! I hope you have a good week!
Meaghan@ 4 Sons R Us says
Saw this on Pinterest & had to pin it. Immediately! We will be having this with dinner this week. It’s mandatory.
Andi says
Haha! I love a woman who feels as strongly about eating bread as I do ;) Thank you, Meaghan!
Norma| allspice and nutmeg says
Oh I do love garlic bread. Yum!
Andi says
Thanks, Norma!
kentuckylady717 says
How good is that Brummel & Brown for you tho ? They are now saying, it’s back to BUTTER…..since it is a natural thing…..will have to check on the ingredients on the Brummel & Brown….why not just add yogurt to some butter, I would add some garlic too…as garlic is good for you……and I just read today an article, that said don’t throw garlic away when it starts to sprout, it is much healthier than before………I do not buy MARGARINE of any kind…..and haven’t in years…..I eat butter, but of course I do not eat it every day….I think we need to go back and eat natural food like before….all those processed foods are what is killing people……just saying …..:)
Andi says
Hi! I normally look for natural products too and still bake with butter and use it to cook eggs, quesadillas, and pretty much anything else in my iron skillet! I do like the taste and convenience of Brummel and Brown though and feel like the benefits outweigh the risks when it comes to spreading half a cup of it on my bread! ;) I like knowing I’m saying 50% of the calories over butter in this case. You could definitely make this recipe with a stick of softened butter instead if you prefer :)
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
I always let my daughter in law make the garlic bread. I like hers better than mine. BUT I may regain my status as family matriarch if I used this recipe. So I am going to give it a whirl, because there is a barbecue brewing for next Saturday! And you and I are more alike than we might think. We have very similar TV, newspaper etc attitude. In fact my blog this week touches on that in a tongue in cheek way.
Smiles—–
Andi says
Carol, you are going to be the queen of your family when you show up with RANCH bread! You don’t have to give me credit if you want to say you came up with the idea. I can’t wait to hear about your living in a bubble lifestyle too!
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says
My mouth is watering! I have a soft spot for garlic bread…or any bread for that matter!
Andi says
I wish we could get together for dinner, Jaren! That would be the best meal ever! :)