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Cold Veggie Pizza Recipe

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This Cold Veggie Pizza is a delightful and refreshing appetizer perfect for gatherings, featuring a crispy crescent dough crust topped with a tangy and creamy spread, loaded with fresh shredded carrots, chopped broccoli, bell peppers, and cheddar cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's great for parties, potlucks, or easy entertaining.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 16 ounces crescent dough (two sheets, or pinch together two tubes of regular crescent dough)

Spread

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¾ teaspoon dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 large carrots (shredded)
  • 1 cup broccoli (chopped small)
  • 1 cup bell pepper (chopped small, about two peppers)
  • 2 green onions (optional, green tops, chopped finely as garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare crust: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a rimmed baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Shape and bake dough: Lay the crescent dough sheets on the pan, overlapping them. Pinch and press the seams together to form one large sheet, folding any extra dough down around the edges to create a crust. Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes or until the dough turns lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and allow the crust to cool completely to the touch.
  3. Prepare spread: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy. Add garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, and pepper, mixing well until all spices are fully incorporated.
  4. Assemble pizza: Once the crust is cool, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over it, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
  5. Add toppings: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and shredded carrots evenly over the creamy spread. Then, distribute the finely chopped broccoli and bell peppers across the surface. Finish with a garnish of finely chopped green onion tops if using.
  6. Slice and serve: Cut the assembled veggie pizza into rectangles for serving. Enjoy immediately as a fresh, cold appetizer or snack.

Notes

  • Ensure the crust is completely cooled before spreading the cream cheese mixture to prevent melting and sogginess.
  • You can substitute the crescent dough with a pre-made pizza crust or puff pastry if preferred.
  • Feel free to customize toppings with other vegetables like cucumbers, tomatoes, or olives for extra flavor and color.
  • This pizza is best served chilled or at room temperature and is perfect for potlucks and parties.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for optimal freshness.

Find it online: https://recipefeastful.com/cold-veggie-pizza-recipe/