Description
A simple, refreshing recipe for crispy crescent roll crust topped with a creamy ranch-flavored spread and an abundance of fresh, colorful chopped vegetables.
Ingredients
2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 packet (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix (dry seasoning)
1 cup finely chopped broccoli florets
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
Optional: 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Unroll crescent dough onto a large baking sheet and press seams together firmly to form a solid rectangular crust. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add mayonnaise and ranch dressing mix, mixing until well combined and creamy.
Step 3: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crescent roll crust, going all the way to the edges.
Step 4: In another bowl, combine the finely chopped broccoli, carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, and cucumber. If using, mix in shredded cheddar cheese.
Step 5: Evenly sprinkle the chopped vegetable mixture over the cream cheese layer. Gently press down so the vegetables adhere to the spread.
Step 6: Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve cold.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder to the cream cheese mixture. You can also experiment with other veggies like corn, black olives, or even finely diced radishes. For best freshness, assemble the bars no more than a few hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg