If you’re looking for a fun, colorful appetizer that feels fresh but still satisfies like comfort food, this Veggie Pizza Appetizer fits the bill. It’s a chilled classic made with pizza dough, a creamy, cheesy herb spread, and a rainbow of crisp vegetables. It comes together quickly, can be made ahead, and it disappears fast at parties—so don’t be surprised if people ask for the recipe.
Helpful Tips
- Let the pizza crust cool completely before spreading the cream cheese mixture to avoid a melty mess.
- Dice your veggies small and uniform so each bite has a nice mix of flavors and textures.
- Mix and match your veggies and herbs to fit the flavors you like or what you have on hand. This pizza is very versatile.
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Veggie Pizza Appetizer
Ingredients
- 13 ounce pizza dough
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon Ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup small broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup carrots shredded
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F(200C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough onto the parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden and puffy, then remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Transfer the cooled crust to a large cutting board.
- While the crust is baking, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, chives, dill, and Ranch seasoning mix. Set aside until needed.
- Once you’re ready to dress the pizza, spread the cheese mixture onto the crust evenly. Arrange the broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and onions on the pizza. Serve while fresh.
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