APPETIZER VEGGIE WREATH  

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INGREDIENTS:  
2   (8-oz.) packages of refrigerated crescent rolls  
1   (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened  
1/2 cup sour cream  
1   teaspoon dried dill weed  
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder  
3   cups finely chopped green vegetables (bell peppers,  
    broccoli, cucumber, green onions)  
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper  

DIRECTIONS:  
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Remove dough from cans in rolled  
sections; do not unroll. Slice each dough section 7 times  
to yield 8 rounds each (16 per package). Place custard cup  
on an ungreased cookie sheet. Lay flat dough circles around
the center cup touching each other to form wreath shape, then  
arrahge an outer ring. The circles should all be touching each
other but do not press together. Remove the cup and Bake at  
375 degrees for 11 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. Cool  
one minute; loosen with spatula and slide onto wire rack to  
completely cool.  

Place wreath on platter. In small bowl, combine cream cheese,  
sour cream, dill and garlic powder; blend until smooth. Spread  
the mixture over the wreath. Decorate the wreath with assorted  
green vegetables pieces, then sprinkle with red pepper.  
Refrigerate until serving time. To serve; pull apart the slices
of the wreath.  

Yield: 32 Pieces  
Category: Appetizers