Cold Veggie Pizza Appetizer Recipe with Ranch (2024)

Published on January 28, 2015 Updated on March 22, 2024 · By Lise Ode · 18 Comments'

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Cold Veggie Pizza Appetizer Recipe with Ranch has been in my recipe box since the 90s! I have always loved this recipe and your family or guests will too! All you need is a crescent roll doughcrust, cream cheese ranch spread topped with lots of fresh veggies and cheddarcheese.

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WHY I LOVE MY Cold Veggie Pizza Appetizer Recipe with Ranch

• This recipe is incredibly good, it is addicting!

•One of my favorite recipes because it is a greatappetizeror snack

• Has some protein in it from thecheeseand Greek yogurt ranch topping!

• Perfect as an easy appetizer for a party!

• Agreat recipeto serve to your kiddos and family gatherings!

• This cold veggie pizza recipe is my favorite because of the flavorful combinations!

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INGREDIENT NOTES

Dairy: You'll need reduced-fatcream cheeseand nonfat Greek yogurt as the base for the mixture on the crust.

Ranch topping: The ranch ingredient in this is a ranch dressing mix mixed with dairy products and some light mayonnaise.

Crescent roll: Buy 2 cans of your favorite crescent rolldoughfound at any grocery store

Veggies: The fresh vegetables you will need are 1 cup of fresh broccoli and red bell pepper, along with 4 chopped green onions.

Cheese: Get your favorite brand of cheddar cheese to top off thispizza!

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HOW TO MAKE MY Cold Veggie Pizza Appetizer Recipe with Ranch

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F

2. Prepare your top layer by putting cream cheese, yogurt, mayo, and ranch dressing powder into a large bowl, and set aside.

3. Grease a large cookie sheet and removecrescentrolls from the can. Lay out the dough as one big piece onto the baking sheet and pinch the seams together. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the crescent roll crust is golden brown, let cool.

4. Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the cooled crust. Top with cheese and choppedveggies.

5. Use apizza crust cutter or large knife to cut into squares. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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QUICK TIPS

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to about 4 days.

Veggies: Feel free to use any of your favoriteveggiesfor this crescent roll veggie pizza like red onion or carrots! Or if you don't like a veggie, for instance, bell peppers, omit them!

Garnish: Garnish with some fresh herbs to bring it together!

Cream cheese spread: An easy way to spread the mixture is with a spatula to get it in the corners!

Crescent dough: Letcrescentrolls get to room temperature before laying out on the pan to unroll it easier.

Cream cheese: Make sure it is softenedcream cheese before mixing together.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I make thisgluten-free? Yes, either follow myGluten Free Veggie Pizzarecipe or instead of a crescent roll crust buy a gluten-free pizza crust and follow this recipe the same. I recommend Schar's gluten-free pizza crust!

When should I prepare my veggies? Cut all of your fresh vegetables beforehand so you can easily put them on your crust.

Could I make this dairy-free? Yes! Use dairy-free cream cheese and instead of Greek yogurt, dairy-free sour cream or a dairy-free plain Greek yogurt. You could also use hummus instead of the cream cheese mixture if you prefer! Then use your favorite dairy-free cheddar cheese to top off.

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Cold Veggie Pizza Appetizer Recipe with Ranch

Cold Veggie Pizza has a crescent roll crust, topped with a cream cheese spread plus fresh veggies and cheddar cheese.

4.85 from 13 votes

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 32 pieces

Calories: 96kcal

Author: Lise Sullivan Ode

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 226g
  • ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 113g
  • ½ cup light mayonnaise 113g
  • 1 package powdered Ranch dressing mix 1 ounce/28g
  • 2 cans reduced-fat Pillsbury Crescent Rolls each can is 8 ounces/226g
  • 1 cup fresh broccoli, chopped 91g
  • 1 cup fresh red pepper, chopped 175g
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese 120g

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • Place cream cheese, yogurt, mayonnaise and Ranch dressing mix in a large bowl. With an electric mixer, beat on medium until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

  • Remove crescent rolls from the cans and roll out in one big piece onto a large, greased cookie sheet. Pinch seams together, if needed. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.

  • Spread cream cheese mixture onto cooled crust. Top with cheese and veggies.

  • Use a pizza cutter or large knife to cut into squares. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator in airtight container for up to 3 or 4 days.

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to about 4 days.

Veggies: Feel free to use any of your favoriteveggiesfor this crescent roll veggie pizza like red onion or carrots! Or if you don't like a veggie, for instance, bell peppers, omit them!

Cream cheese: Make sure it is softenedcream cheesebefore mixing together.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 273IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg

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This is an old recipe but I haven't made it in so long that it seems new. On Saturday night, I went to a wine and painting party with some girlfriends and needed to bring an appetizer. I knew I wouldn't be able to keep it warm, so I figured something cold would work best. This Cold Veggie Pizza Appetizer was perfect. Right, girls? We didn't have a chance to eat dinner beforehand either. With lots of veggies, plus protein from shredded cheese and a greek yogurt ranch topping, this was a very satisfying snack. And the painting was so much fun!

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FAQs

How to keep cold veggie pizza from getting soggy? ›

Veggie Pizza: How to Prevent Soggy Pizza Crusts
  1. Use a higher heat.
  2. Allow fresh mozzarella to dry.
  3. Practice portion control.
  4. Prep your veggies.
  5. Use par-baked pizza crusts.
  6. Consider pre-made pizza dough balls.
Jan 27, 2021

Why do people put ranch dressing on pizza? ›

Essentially, the acid from the dressing cuts the grease from all that cheese and pepperoni and gets you ready for the next bite. It's a palate cleanser of sorts.

Is ranch sauce on pizza good? ›

Taste of Home suggested that this cool, creamy, and savory condiment works with pizza because it might cleanse the palate. Their explanation is that the acid in the dressing eliminates the grease of the cheese and pepperoni.

How do you make cold pizza taste better? ›

10 Mind-Blowing Hacks for Making Your Leftover Pizza Taste Better the Next Day
  1. Reheat cold pizza face down in a pan. ...
  2. Add water to the bottom of a skillet. ...
  3. Waffle-iron your leftover pizza. ...
  4. Add a glass of water when you microwave pizza to avoid a soggy crust. ...
  5. Make pizza eggs for the ultimate breakfast of champions.
Dec 27, 2014

Can I use ranch instead of pizza sauce? ›

Another thing that makes this pizza better than others is that I use my homemade ranch dressing. The fresh flavor is unbeatable, and it tastes so much better than the stuff in the bottle!

Do people in Italy put ranch on pizza? ›

Don't Ever Ask for Dipping Sauce for Your Pizza

First of all, because ranch dressing doesn't really exist here, and second of all, because no one dips their pizza in anything. Pizza varies regionally up and down the boot. In Rome, the crust is thin and crispy and in Naples, it's thick and puffy.

What percent of people put ranch on pizza? ›

The majority of Americans enjoy a dipping sauce with their pizza. About a quarter (23%) say they typically have marinara sauce with their pizza, and 23% have garlic butter. A similar percentage (22%) say they dip or add ranch dressing to their pizza, and fewer (12%) have it with hot sauce.

What is the ranch dressing that restaurants use? ›

Because while some restaurants do use a bottled shelf stable dressing, what you are referring to is a powdered ranch mix (typically the Hidden Valley brand) that the restaurant cooks add milk/ buttermilk and sour cream to make their dressing.

Do New Yorkers eat pizza with ranch? ›

The Purists, also known as "the Pizza Snobs," mainly hail from New York City, and view the drizzling, dipping or any other application of ranch dressing to pizza of any form as sacrilegious. Ed Levine, author of Pizza: a Slice of Heaven and also a New Yorker, is of the pizza snob camp.

Who puts ranch on their pizza? ›

The combination of ranch and pizza is said to have been popularized by Domino's Pizza in 1994, when the chain started including sides of the dressing with its wings and customers got ranch-curious.

What is the best sauce to put on pizza? ›

Below are some of the best options you should try.
  • Mayonnaise. This is one of the most loved pizza dips that are sure to pamper each and every taste buds of the person tasting it. ...
  • Tomato Ketchup. Tomato ketchup is one of the most common sauces that are used to boost up the taste of a pie. ...
  • Barbecue Sauce. ...
  • Honey. ...
  • Garlic Paste.

Why does pizza place ranch taste better? ›

While many restaurants use mass produced ranch mix, they often add it to a higher-quality base. This might include milk, buttermilk, sour cream, or mayonnaise. So when you notice that the ranch in a restaurant tastes better than the bottled dressing from the store, what you're really tasting is delicious, creamy fat.

What is ranch BBQ pizza? ›

mix the Ranch dressing with the BBQ sauce until combined. After 5 minutes take the dough out of the oven. Spoon the Ranch/BBQ sauce over the dough. Top with the chicken, bacon, scallions and black olives. Top with cheese mixture.

How do you keep leftover pizza from getting soggy? ›

To store and reheat pizza, start by lining an airtight container with paper towels. Then, put the pizza in the container and cover it with another layer of paper towels, which will help absorb moisture so the pizza lasts longer. Store the pizza in the fridge until you're ready to eat it.

How to prevent pizza from getting soggy? ›

High heat for quick cooking is one of the best ways to get a good crispy pizza crust, so pre-heating your pizza stone or pan will help a lot. Take care when placing your pizza on a hot surface. Use the wrong type of cheese on a pizza and it can really affect your pizza base.

How do you make a refrigerated pizza crust crispy? ›

To get a crispy crust, I load the pie (frozen if necessary, refrigerated “take 'n' bake” if possible) on the skin, set the pan on the bottom rack in a COLD oven, set it to 450F, then dial down the heat to 325 once 450 is reached, and move the pie to the top rack to finish.

How do you keep pizza from drying out in the fridge? ›

Stack and wrap

Place a single layer of slices on a dinner plate and top with a layer of wax, freezer, foil, or parchment paper. Keep stacking, alternating pizza and paper until all the slices are on the plate. Wrap the whole thing tightly in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. That's it!

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