Simple Veggie Bars
I have had such an amazing weekend. My beautiful cousin got married on Saturday and there is just something about weddings that brings out the sappy emotional side of me. I seriously bawl like a baby during the ceremony, the daddy-daughter dances, the couple dance and watching the couple leave the reception. It takes me back to my wedding day 5 and a half years ago. We look like babies then, but its amazing how much we have grown together as a couple :) I just love my husband. (Still on my sappy roller coaster lol!).
(these pictures of me and my husband were taken by Gallery Photography. If you are a Utah Bride, you should definitely check him out! We loved our pictures!)
It was also so great because ALL of my family came into town for it. I love my extended family, they are seriously my best best friends! My amazing aunt came and stayed with me for a few nights and helped me transform my family room on a budget. I just had so much brown, black and neutral colors and really needed to bring in some pops of colors- so she so kindly helped me get the ball rolling on that. She has an eye for these kinds of things. I am definitely not as big of a crafter as I would like to be lol! My cute grandparents also came into to town for it. Now, when my mom’s family gets together, there is ALWAYS great food to be found. We ate like kinds and queens this weekend.
My grandma has been making these veggie bars since I can remember. She has bookmarked them as a favorite in her recipe book and it is one recipe I throughly enjoy! I actually enjoy eating some veggies ;-)
This recipe combines veggies and veggie dip and transforms it into a delicious pizza. It is ridiculously delicious! Try it out and see for yourself!
- 2 (8 oz.) tubes Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- 12 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp. ranch dressing mix, dry
- 1 cup cauliflower, finely chopped, I use my food processor
- 1 cup broccoli, finely chopped, I use my food processor
- ½ cup grated carrots
- 8 oz. grated colby cheese, optional
- Spread rolls onto 8x15 inch jelly roll pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- Mix softened cream cheese, mayonnaise and Ranch dressing mix in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled crust.
- Sprinkle veggies evenly over top.
- Next sprinkle grated cheese over top if desired.
- Refrigerate until set. Cut into bars and serve.
Enjoy!
Averie @Averie Cooks
I can't even tell you what a gorgeous bride you were, Nikki! Love the pics - thanks for sharing :) The veggie bars look good, but not as good as you on your wedding. I can tell how in love you guys are :)
Tieghan
Wow, you are the prettiest bride. You looked so happy! I love these photos!!
The bars look great and super easy, which everybody need right now! Ha[[y Labor day!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
Love this simple recipe! They look so colourful and a great way to eat veggies in a fun way :)
Carole
Gorgeous pictures; gorgeous couple! Thanks for sharing! The veggie bars look amazing, too! Can't wait to try your recipe!
Jan
I am confused. How do you cut into bars if you are using biscuits? Do you split the biscuits after they are baked? Yours look perfectly square. Please explain.
Chef in Training
oh my goodness! Thanks for catching that! I meant to say crescent rolls not biscuits. Sometimes my recipes have word predictors and as I was typing Pillsbury that is what it wrote. I apologize. It uses crescent rolls, which lay flat on the pan forming a crust.
dianne
Love the wedding pictures. I make vegetable pizza a lot but I've always used crescent tolls instead of biscuits, Will try the biscuits next time
Chef in Training
oh my goodness! Thanks for catching that! I meant to say crescent rolls not biscuits. Sometimes my recipes have word predictors and as I was typing Pillsbury that is what it wrote. I apologize. It uses crescent rolls, which lay flat on the pan forming a crust.
TiffanyAzure@CremedelaCrumb
Ahhh Nikki your pictures are gorgeous! Isn't funny how we feel totally grown up at some moment and then look back later and think, "oh my gosh I was just a kid..." ha ha! I have only been married a year and a half and already think that about my own wedding! Lovely pics, and these veggie bars look de-lish!
Stephanie
Wow, this is a great idea....but I don't like Mayo or Ranch....I'm thinking of a variation, maybe hummus? You could even try it with pita!
Shannon {Cozy Country Living}
What beautiful pictures of you and your husband. Weddings make me like that too:) These veggie bars look great! I can't wait to try them!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
That pic is gorgeous Nikki!! That dress was SO gorgeous!
Jenn@eatcakefordinner
You two are GORGEOUS!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious
Awwww, love the pictures - you two are ADORABLE! And these veggie bars - yes please! I need them after all this heavy eating I've been doing lately!
Vicki
looking like you do there is no way you eat these; crescent rolls and cream cheese, yum - you are so gorgeous, I simply need a better workout routine - or to just simply start loving myself :)
Liz
Nice recipe - thank you. Beautiful handsome couple.
Jennifer @ Mother Thyme
Such lovely photos of you and your hubby! I just love this recipe! I am definitely making soon! Such a great idea!
Veronica
Made a half recipe, but kept the same amount of veggies. I think it could have used even more veggies. After mincing them in the food processor, I mixed the veggies into the cream cheese mixture so that my little ones didn't have a hard time keeping the veggies on the bars. I sprinkled shredded cheddar cheese on top; next time I'll mix that in too. Everyone really liked these.