Description
Homemade veggie pizza brings garden-fresh ingredients together in a delightful culinary creation. Crisp vegetables and melted cheese atop a perfectly baked crust will satisfy your hunger for a delicious, wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (8 oz/225 g) crescent roll dough
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 g) sour cream
- ½ cup (50 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (60 g) broccoli, finely chopped
- ½ cup (60 g) cauliflower, finely chopped
- ½ cup (50 g) shredded carrots
- ½ cup (50 g) diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup (50 g) diced cucumber
- ¼ cup (30 g) sliced black olives (optional)
- 1 packet (1 oz/28 g) ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Heat oven to 375F (190C) and lightly grease a baking sheet to create an ideal crisp foundation for the pizza crust.
- Crust Formation: Spread crescent roll dough across the baking sheet, meticulously pressing and sealing seams to form a unified base, then bake until golden brown (10-12 minutes). Allow complete cooling to establish a perfect topping platform.
- Creamy Spread Creation: Blend cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning into a silky-smooth mixture, eliminating any potential lumps and ensuring a consistent texture.
- Flavor Layering: Generously distribute the creamy mixture across the cooled crust, creating an even, luxurious base that will anchor the vegetable toppings.
- Vegetable Mosaic: Scatter a vibrant array of chopped vegetables – including broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, bell peppers, cucumber, and olives – transforming the pizza into a colorful, nutritious canvas.
- Cheese Finale: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese abundantly over the vegetable landscape, ensuring complete coverage and adding a rich, melty dimension.
- Flavor Melding: Wrap the pizza in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing ingredients to harmonize and develop a cohesive flavor profile.
- Serving Presentation: Cut into elegant squares or rectangles, revealing a refreshing dish perfect for casual gatherings or sophisticated appetizer spreads.
Notes
- Optimize Crust Texture: Press crescent roll dough seams firmly to prevent uneven baking and create a uniform base that supports vegetable toppings.
- Prevent Soggy Surface: Cool crust completely before spreading cream cheese mixture to maintain crispness and prevent moisture absorption.
- Balance Vegetable Moisture: Pat chopped vegetables dry with paper towels to remove excess water and prevent the pizza base from becoming watery.
- Customize Flavor Profile: Experiment with different ranch seasoning brands or add fresh herbs like dill or chives to enhance the cream cheese spread’s complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg