Another potluck at school as we gathered to say “so long for a little while” to our outstanding Administrative Assistant and fellow Christian . She is that kind of person who greets the day with a smile. She makes you feel special–just because you’re you. The love of the Lord flows through her to everyone’s life she touches. And she had a pulse on everything happening in our school. She made it all flow smoothly.
We will miss her greatly. In her honor, several staff members got a potluck together quickly because the news came suddenly. As my part of the brunch delight, I made a teacher recipe that I had from California school days. You know, teacher recipes are the best!
Cheese and Vegetable Squares came from one of our first grade teachers at West Valley Christian Academy. The edges of my recipe are dog-eared from the number of times I have made this as an appetizer or a light snack to accompany a luncheon. Hope you enjoy.
Cheese an Vegetable Squares
2 pkg. crescent rolls (Pillsbury)
2 (8 oz) tubs of SOFT NOT whipped cream cheese (Philadelphia Brand regular)
2/3 Cup mayonnaise (Best Foods in this house) (name dropper)
1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch SALAD dressing mix
5-6 shredded carrots
12 ounces if grated cheddar cheese
This makes two round serving platters full of cheese squares, so I typically cut the recipe in half.
Unroll the crescent rolls and pinch the perforations closed. Lay them next to each other on the largest cookie sheet with an edge that you have. You may have to squeeze them together to make them fit. DO NOT USE AIRBAKE COOKIE SHEETS as they do not brown the crescent rolls. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Cool.
Then mix the cream cheese and the mayonnaise with an electric mixer. Add the salad dressing mix and blend well. Spread this over the cooled dough.
Grate carrots (or radishes or broccoli or any vegetable) and sprinkle over top. Press into cream cheese lightly.
Grate cheese and sprinkle over top. Press lightly into cream cheese.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours–overnight is better.
From My Heart to Yours,
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Another potluck at school as we gathered to say “so long for a little while” to our outstanding Administrative Assistant and fellow Christian . She is that kind of person who greets the day with a smile. She makes you feel special–just because you’re you. The love of the Lord flows through her to everyone’s life she touches. And she had a pulse on everything happening in our school. She made it all flow smoothly.
Janis, I copied this right away. I will use this next time I need to bring an appetizer to church. This tested and tried recipe sounds wonderful and I know it will be good when I make it too.
Thanks, Hazel. I’m sure you will enjoy it. I always get compliments when I serve these.
From My Heart to Yours,
Janis
We call this “Veggie Pizza” and it is a favorite everywhere we take it. Even our 10 and 6 year old grandsons LOVE it!
Pam at http://www.2encourage.blogspot.com
Pam~it’s good to share a favorite recipe with friends.
From My Heart to Yours,
Janis
Janis,
This looks really good! I have never heard of this treat. I can’t wait to try it.
Have a restful weekend.
Blessings
~a
these sound delicious love the teens eating more nutritious foods and this one we would both agree on thanks for sharing come see me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
Your Cheese and Vegetable Squares recipe has long been a favorite of Yonah’s (& all of ours!). Since you introduced us to it (when the kids were at Casas), we’ve made it dozens of times.
Thanx for sharing your wonderful recipes.
Love and man fond memories!
Les’a
Oh, Les’a, how I remember those days. Time flies too fast. I do wish we could lasso time and just stay in those sweet moments forever. But I guess that will be saved for heaven.
From My Heart to Yours throughout the years,
Janis