Crescent Roll Veggie Pizza (One Pan)

Classic, quick and easy crescent roll veggie pizza recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in one pan in 30 minutes. Loaded with ranch cream cheese and colorful fresh vegetables. Great as an appetizer, side dish or even main dish!

This is a favorite dish of mine to bring to parties. Everyone loves the twist that it is served cold instead of hot. The creamy spread and fresh crisp veggies compliment the buttery flavor of the crescent dough perfectly. If you love non-traditional pizzas like this one, be sure to also try this Portobello Mushroom Pizza (One Pan) and this Eggplant Pizza (One Pan) or this Zucchini Pizza (One Pan).

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• Key ingredients
• Variations
• How to make easy one pan crescent roll veggie pizza recipe with ranch?
• Pizza topping ideas
• What sides to serve with this cold pizza?
• Tips and techniques
• Recipe FAQs
• Storage
• More one pot vegetarian meals
• Recipe

Key ingredients

• Cheese- You will need cream cheese and shredded mozzarella.
• Sour cream- Make sure it's full fat for maximum richness and creaminess.
• Ranch mix- You will need the dry mix in powder form.
• Vegetables- Make sure they are washed, chopped and patted dry. I like to use broccoli and variety of peppers.
• Crescent roll dough- You can use homemade or store-bought like me.

Variations

• Christmas version- Shape the dough into a tree or wreath shape for a festive holiday touch.
• Summer flavor- Add sliced radishes, cherry tomatoes, chopped fresh spinach, and fresh dill and basil from your garden. Basically, use fresh Summer veggies that are in season.
• Enjoy as a mini appetizer- Cut into small pieces and serve on a tray.
• Try a different pizza crust- Such as cauliflower crust, pita bread, naan or a regular homemade pizza crust.
• Add fresh herbs- Such as cilantro, parsley, or fresh basil.
• Mexican flavor- Add taco seasoning to the cheese mixture. Then add avocado slices, finely chopped cilantro, and roasted corn to the toppings. Sprinkle with shredded Mexican cheese blend. You can also try topping with Corn Salsa or Pico De Gallo. You can also replace the cheesy topping with Guacamole.
• Greek style- Use Greek seasoning in the cheese mixture or replace with Tzatziki Sauce, and add thinly sliced red onion, olives, and diced tomatoes to the toppings. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
• Make it spicy- Add crushed red chili flakes or finely chopped jalapenos to the cheese mixture for a little kick.
• Use Greek yogurt- In place of the sour cream to increase the protein content.
• Add bacon- Toss crumbled cooked bacon to the toppings.

How to make easy one pan crescent roll veggie pizza recipe with ranch?

1. Spread crescent dough- On baking tray.
2. Bake- Until golden brown.
3. Let it cool- To room temperature.
4. Prepare cheese mixture- Ensure it's smooth.
5. Spread- On top of the baked crust.
6. Add toppings- Such as veggies and shredded cheese.
7. Cut slices- And enjoy.

Pizza topping ideas

Think of all the toppings you can put on a regular pizza and those can all be added here too. If you are adding any meat, it should be cooked beforehand though. Here are some options:

• Olives- Black or green are both good options.
• Cucumbers- Dice them small and remove seeds.
• Carrots- Finely shredded.
• Fresh herbs- Such as basil, chives, green onions, cilantro.
• Cauliflower- Cut them into small florets.
• Broccoli- Dice them into small pieces.
• Tomatoes- Cherry tomatoes are best.
• Cheese- Make sure it's finely shredded or crumbled. Try mozzarella, cheddar, feta, parmesan e.t.c.
• Meat- Make sure it's fully cooked. Try shredded chicken, pepperoni, steak bites, sausage, bacon, ham.
• Peppers- Use combination of multiple colors.
• Onions- Red onions taste the best but regular onions can be used too. Make sure they are diced small.
• Pineapples- Either, canned or fresh can be used but they should be cut up into small pieces and patted dry with paper towels.

What sides to serve with this cold pizza?

• This recipe can be served as an appetizer, if you cut small slices OR you can serve it as a main course.
• Soups go well with this cold pizza such as Roasted Red Pepper Soup (One Pot), Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup (One Pot) and Tomato Basil Soup Recipe (One Pot).
• Any of these salads would be a nice compliment. Try this Italian Chopped Salad (One Bowl), Three Bean Salad (One Bowl), or Italian Spaghetti Salad (One Bowl).
• Other popular sides are chicken wings, breadsticks, garlic bread, potato fries, potato wedges.

Tips and techniques

• Adjust the amounts- This is a very versatile recipe. Add more or less of whichever ingredients you do or don't prefer.
• Make sure to cool the crust- This is very important because the cream cheese mixture will melt and look very messy.
• Finely chop the veggies- Chop them into small pieces so that you can get a nice combination of flavors in each bite.
• Grease the pan- This ensures that the pizza crust will come off easily without sticking to the pan.
• Make for a crowd- Use 2 sheet pans and double the ingredients.
• Food processor- This is not necessary, but if you have one, a food processor will chop the broccoli finely and much more quickly than chopping by hand.
• Soften cream cheese- Take the cream cheese out of the fridge at least 30 minutes prior to making this dish. If you don't soften the cream cheese, you won't be able to mix the ranch and sour cream into it smoothly. It will be chunky and unincorporated.

Recipe FAQs

Storage

• Refrigerate- In a sealed container for up to 3 days.
• Freeze- I don't recommend this. It doesn't thaw well and will become soggy.
• Make ahead instructions- Make the crust a day in advance. Cover it and leave it at room temperature. Prepare the cream cheese mixture and store it in a sealed container in the fridge. Chop the vegetables and store in a sealed container in the fridge too. Assemble when you are ready to serve.

More one pot vegetarian meals

• Oven Roasted Vegetables (One Pan)
• Stuffed Zucchini Boats (One Pan)
• Creamy Spinach Pasta (One Pot)

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