Quick and Fresh Vegetable Pizza Appetizer (Print version)
A chilled crescent roll vegetable pizza with creamy ranch spread, cheddar, and crisp fresh toppings.
# Ingredients:
For the crust
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2 cans (8 oz each, 226 g each) refrigerated crescent roll dough or crescent sheets
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Nonstick cooking spray or parchment paper
For the ranch spread
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12 oz (340 g) cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
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1 packet (1 oz, 28 g) ranch seasoning
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the toppings
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1 cup (85 g) finely chopped broccoli florets
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3/4 cup (115 g) finely diced mini sweet bell peppers
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1/2 cup (65 g) diced cucumber, patted dry
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1/2 cup (75 g) quartered cherry tomatoes, patted dry
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1/2 cup (55 g) shredded carrot
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1/3 cup (35 g) thinly sliced radishes
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1/4 cup (25 g) sliced green onions
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3/4 cup (85 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
# Instructions:
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Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a rimmed half sheet pan with parchment or grease it lightly. Press the crescent dough into the pan, sealing seams, and bake for 11-13 minutes until puffed and golden.
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Set the pan on a rack and let the crust cool completely, about 25-30 minutes. Do not add the spread while the crust is warm.
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Beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, dill, parsley, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth and spreadable.
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Finely chop the broccoli, peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, carrot, radishes, and green onions. Pat cucumber and tomatoes dry to remove extra moisture.
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Spread the ranch cream cheese evenly over the cooled crust. Sprinkle with cheddar, then scatter the chopped vegetables over the top and press gently so they stick.
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Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Cut into 16 squares for larger servings or 24 smaller appetizer pieces and serve cold.
# Good to know:
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Best assembled 1-3 hours before serving for a crisp crust.
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Bake the crust and mix the spread up to 1 day ahead.
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Keep chilled until serving because the topping contains dairy.