Crescent Roll Vegetable Pizza (with High Protein Ranch)

Published Apr 17, 2025 Updated May 30, 2025

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Craving something cold, creamy, and crunchy that still supports your protein goals? This crescent roll vegetable pizza delivers all the nostalgic flavors of a classic veggie pizza appetizer—with a macro-friendly twist. It starts with a buttery crescent roll crust, then layers on a tangy protein-packed ranch spread made from blended cottage cheese or Greek yogurt. Fresh, colorful vegetables on top bring the crisp bite that makes this cold veggie pizza a crowd favorite every time.

Whether you’re hosting a party or meal prepping your weekly lunches, this version holds its own: comforting, balanced, and bursting with flavor.

A colorful crescent roll vegetable pizza topped with broccoli, shredded carrots, diced tomatoes, grated cheese, and green onions on a rectangular baking sheet. A pizza cutter with a wooden handle rests nearby, surrounded by bowls of toppings.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients You’ll Need
How to Make This Crescent Roll Vegetable Pizza
Recipe Tips for Success
When to Serve This Crescent Roll Veggie Pizza
Storage Tips
Recipe FAQs
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Crescent Roll Vegetable Pizza (with High Protein Ranch) Recipe

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This isn’t just another veggie pizza. It’s the one that folks gather around at every holiday table or potluck—but made smarter. This crescent roll vegetable pizza brings that cool, creamy, retro feel from the 90s but upgrades it with protein-forward ingredients and a lighter spread that still feels rich and indulgent.

The ranch base gets an extra hit of tang from pickle juice and fresh dill, while the crisp veggies add color, texture, and bite. And that buttery crescent roll base? Pure nostalgia.If you’ve tried my high protein crack dip or chicken bacon ranch keto bowls, you already know—this one’s got that same crave-worthy flavor with extra staying power.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Assorted ingredients in bowls for a veggie pizza: tomatoes, cheddar cheese, crescent or pizza dough, broccoli, cream cheese, pickles, ranch seasoning, cauliflower, carrots, green onions, garlic powder, and pickle juice.

Crescent roll dough: Pre-made crescent rolls give this veggie pizza its signature flaky, golden crust. Use sheets if available, or press seams together to make a single layer.
Sharp cheddar cheese: Adds richness and protein. For a dairy-free option, sub with your favorite vegan shredded cheese.
Cottage cheese or Greek yogurt: The base of your high-protein ranch spread. Blend it smooth for a thick, creamy texture that spreads like softened cream cheese.
Cream cheese: Helps thicken the ranch layer and provides that classic tangy undertone. You can use dairy-free versions if needed.
Homemade ranch seasoning: Use your own clean mix or a store-bought packet. Add fresh dill and garlic powder for flavor depth.
Pickle juice: Brightens the ranch base and brings a subtle vinegar tang that ties it all together.
Broccoli and cauliflower: Crunchy, mild, and classic on veggie pizza. Use raw and chop finely.
Carrots: Add color and a natural sweetness.
Roma tomatoes: Less juicy than other varieties, they’re perfect for avoiding a soggy crust.
Pickles: Optional—but highly recommended. Adds a tangy bite that surprises and delights.
Green onions: For a mild onion flavor that finishes the whole thing off.

Want more crave-worthy pizza recipes? Try my viral high-protein cottage cheese pizza toast with hot honey.

How to Make This Crescent Roll Vegetable Pizza

A green rectangular baking sheet with uncooked, evenly spread dough covering its surface, resting on a light-colored countertop.

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Unroll crescent dough onto a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick spray. Press seams together to form a crust.

Golden-brown baked bread in a rectangular green pan on a light surface. The bread appears slightly puffed with a smooth, even texture.

Step 2: Bake 10–12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely to room temperature to avoid a soggy base.

Step 3: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, blended cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, pickle juice, and fresh dill. Stir until smooth.

A rectangular baking tray filled with a crescent roll vegetable pizza is topped with a thick layer of creamy sauce, swirled with a spatula. The sauce is speckled with flecks of green herbs. The tray rests on a light green surface.

Step 4: Spread ranch mixture over cooled crust evenly.

A rectangular dish filled with a baked crescent roll base, topped with white sauce and shredded yellow cheese. A small bowl with more cheese is partially visible to the side on a green surface.

Step 5: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.

A colorful vegetable pizza topped with broccoli, shredded carrots, diced tomatoes, grated cheese, and green onions on a rectangular baking sheet. A pizza cutter with a wooden handle rests nearby, surrounded by bowls of toppings.

Step 6: Top with chopped broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, tomatoes, pickles, and green onions. Press gently into the spread to keep toppings in place.

A slice of colorful high protein ranch crescent pizza on a green tray with a pizza cutter. The pizza is topped with broccoli, red bell peppers, carrots, corn, and green onions over a creamy base. Other slices are visible in the background.

Step 7: Chill for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

A vegetable pizza on a green tray is topped with fresh broccoli, diced tomatoes, shredded carrots, green onions, and bell peppers. A pizza cutter rests beside a slice on a small plate. Small bowls with toppings are nearby.

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Recipe Tips for Success

Blend your cottage cheese. A quick blitz in the blender makes the ranch base super smooth and easy to spread.
Cool the crust completely. Warm crust = soggy spread. Let it come to room temp before assembling.
Use Roma tomatoes. They have less moisture than cherry or heirloom varieties.
Cut before topping. For a clean party presentation, slice the crust before layering on veggies.
Press gently. Use your hands or a spatula to press the veggies into the spread so they don’t fall off while serving.

When to Serve This Crescent Roll Veggie Pizza

This protein-packed take on a classic appetizer is perfect for:

Super Bowl parties or tailgates
Easter or baby shower brunch spreads
Summer cookouts and poolside snacks
Back-to-school lunch prep
Holiday appetizer trays or potluck tables

A slice of colorful crescent roll vegetable pizza on a green tray with a pizza cutter. The pizza is topped with broccoli, red bell peppers, carrots, corn, and green onions over a creamy base. Other slices are visible in the background.

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container or wrap tightly with plastic wrap. It’ll keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. The crust may soften a little, but the flavor stays fresh and bold.
Meal prep tip: You can blend the spread and chop veggies a day ahead. Assemble just before serving for max crunch.

Recipe FAQs

Can I make this crescent roll veggie pizza gluten-free?

Yes! Swap in gluten-free crescent roll dough or gluten-free pizza dough. Just be sure to check the baking time—it may vary slightly.

Can I make this dairy-free?

Absolutely. Use dairy-free cream cheese and shredded cheese. For the ranch spread, opt for unsweetened plain vegan yogurt.

What are the best veggies to use?

Stick with firm, crunchy options like carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli. You can also add red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, black olives, or even shredded cabbage.

How do I keep the crust from getting soggy?

Let it cool completely before adding toppings. Use low-moisture veggies and avoid juicy varieties like heirlooms or overly ripe tomatoes.

A colorful veggie pizza topped with sliced carrots, broccoli, green onions, pickles, and tomatoes. The toppings are spread over a creamy base on a rectangular crust, served on a baking tray. A bowl of green onions is visible nearby.

This crescent roll vegetable pizza is the kind of comfort food you’ll come back to again and again. It’s easy to prep, endlessly customizable, and way more satisfying than most party food thanks to its protein-packed ranch base.

Let me know if you give it a try—leave a comment, rate the recipe, or tag me on Instagram! And if you loved this, don’t miss my caramel apple crescent rolls for a sweet twist on crescent dough.