Festive Pizza Appetizers Recipes

FESTIVE PIZZA APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Spread dill dip over pizza crust within 1/2 inch of edge.
• Sprinkle with vegetables and cheese. Cut into 1 1/2-inch diamond shapes.

VEGETABLE CRESCENT PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350° F. Grease 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. Unroll both cans of dough; separate into 4 long rectangles. Press in bottom and up sides of pan to form crust.
• Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• In small bowl, mix cream cheese and dressing until smooth. Spread over crust. Top with vegetables. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.

FESTIVE GUACAMOLE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. On an ungreased baking sheet, unroll one tube of crescent dough and press into a 13x8-in. rectangle. Prick with a fork; sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon taco seasoning. Repeat with remaining dough and seasoning., Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. , Cut each rectangle crosswise to make 4 strips (about 8x4-in.). For trees, cut each strip into 5 triangles, reserving scraps at each end for another use. For trunks, insert a pretzel piece into the base of each triangle., Beat cream cheese and guacamole until smooth; spread over trees. Halve and seed peppers. Cut 40 stars from yellow peppers using a 3/4-in. star-shaped cookie cutter. Dice and julienne remaining peppers for tree decorations. Decorate trees with pepper pieces and, if desired, cilantro. Refrigerate until serving.