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Appetizer Veggie Pizza Recipe

Appetizer Veggie Pizza Recipe
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This Appetizer Veggie Pizza is a colorful and delicious snack featuring a buttery crescent dough base topped with a creamy chive and onion spread, fresh broccoli, vibrant bell peppers, shredded carrot, green onions, and a melty blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Perfect for parties or as a light appetizer, it combines fresh vegetables with a savory cheese topping for a flavorful bite-sized treat.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 16 ounces Pillsbury crescent dough sheets (two 8-oz cans)

Spread

  • 15 ounces Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread

Vegetables

  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup diced red and orange sweet or bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions (scallions)
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded

Cheese

  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Unroll both crescent dough sheets and place them side by side on a jelly roll pan (approximately 17×12 inches). Adjust by tucking and gently scrunching to make the dough fit the pan as evenly as possible.
  2. Bake the Dough: Bake the crescent dough sheets according to package directions until golden brown. Once baked, transfer the dough to a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely to prevent the spread from melting.
  3. Prep the Vegetables: While the dough bakes, wash and prepare the vegetables by cutting the broccoli into florets, dicing the bell peppers, slicing the green onions, and shredding the carrot. Separate them into bowls or dishes for easy assembly.
  4. Shred the Cheeses: Shred the cheddar and mozzarella cheese and combine them in a bowl, ready to be sprinkled on top.
  5. Apply the Cream Cheese Spread: Stir the chive and onion cream cheese spread to loosen it, then evenly spread it over the cooled baked dough to create a smooth, flavorful base layer.
  6. Add Broccoli Layer: Evenly distribute the broccoli florets over the cream cheese spread, gently pressing them in so they adhere well.
  7. Top with Other Vegetables: Sprinkle the diced bell peppers, shredded carrot, and sliced green onions over the broccoli layer to create vibrant color and texture.
  8. Sprinkle the Cheese: Finish by evenly sprinkling the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese blend over the vegetable toppings.
  9. Cut and Serve: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the pizza into 36 small rectangles for easy serving as appetizer-sized portions.

Notes

  • Allow the baked dough to cool completely before spreading the cream cheese to prevent melting and sogginess.
  • Use fresh, crisp vegetables to maintain texture and color brightness.
  • You can substitute the cream cheese spread with plain cream cheese mixed with fresh chopped chives and onions if preferred.
  • This recipe can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor.
  • To make the dish gluten-free, use a gluten-free crescent dough alternative.

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Keywords: appetizer, veggie pizza, crescent dough, cream cheese spread, party snack, finger food, cheese pizza, vegetable pizza

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