Show Us Your Life- Appetizers

Veggie Bars (this was my one request for my bridal and baby showers)

3 cans crescent rolls                                        ¾ C chopped green pepper

¾ C mayonnaise                                              ¾ C chopped red onion

¼ C sour cream                                               ¾ C diced Roma tomatoes

2-8oz pkgs. cream cheese (softened)              ¾ C chopped broccoli

¾ C shredded cheddar cheese                                    ¾ C chopped cauliflower

1 envelope (small) Ranch dressing mix           ¾ C shredded carrots

Cover 11x17 (13x9 works too) baking pan with crescent rolls.  Bake at 350 degrees 8 to 10 minutes until light brown.  Cool crust.

In bowl, combine Mayo, sour cream, cream cheese and dressing mix.  Spread over crust.  Chop and/or shred vegetables.  Toss together, and then spread over crust.  Top with cheddar cheese.  Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.  Cut into 2” square bars. They will look something like this:



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* I don't always use each of these veggies. Sometimes I mix it up. Just use whatever veggies you like.

Beer Cheese Dip (I take this to pretty much every party, and it's been a hit each time)

2 blocks cream cheese, softened

1 pkg dry Ranch mix

2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 can beer

In a large bowl, begin mixing cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, and beer with a hand mixer. Slowly add in shredded cheese. Continue mixing with a hand mixer until all ingredients are combined. Chill in the fridge and serve with pretzels. This is great to make a day ahead of time!



{picture source}- I don't garnish mine, but it sure is pretty.