Crescent Roll Veggie Pizza

Hosting a game-day watch party? Need a dish to pass at a family reunion? Looking out for other vegetarians at the all-meat cookout? This Crescent Roll Veggie Pizza has you covered. It’s simple, colorful and surprisingly filling — don’t be shocked if it disappears fast.

INGREDIENTS

2 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent roll dough

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix, or homemade

2 cups mixed fresh vegetables, finely chopped (such as broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, cauliflower or cucumbers)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

1 to 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375º

Prepare the crust: Unroll the crescent dough and press into a 13-by-9-inch baking sheet, sealing seams to form a single layer. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely.

Make the spread: In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream and ranch seasoning until smooth.

Assemble: Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.

Top with vegetables: Sprinkle chopped veggies evenly over the top.

Add optional toppings: If using, sprinkle cheddar cheese and fresh herbs.

Chill: Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before slicing into squares or triangles. Serve cold.

TIPS

Mix in your favorite veggies — cherry tomatoes, red onions and zucchini all work well.

For a lighter option, use low-fat cream cheese and yogurt.

Chop vegetables in advance to speed up assembly.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to two days.

VARIATIONS

Vegan: Use dairy-free cream cheese, vegan sour cream or cashew cream, and plant-based shredded cheese or nutritional yeast.

Spicy: Replace ranch mix with taco seasoning or add 1 teaspoon cayenne to the ranch. Use jalapeños, banana peppers or radishes for heat, and swap in pepper jack cheese.

Gluten-free: Substitute gluten-free pizza or crescent dough. Confirm ranch mix is gluten-free.

Ham version: Replace 1 cup of vegetables with diced cooked ham. Use Swiss or provolone cheese instead of cheddar. For seasoning, try Italian mix or stick with ranch.

Feel free to mix and match to suit the crowd.