Vegetable Bars
Brighten up your snack table with these irresistible Vegetable Bars—a savory, colorful appetizer perfect for any occasion. Featuring a buttery, golden crust and a creamy blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and garlic powder, these bars are topped with a vibrant medley of fresh broccoli, red bell pepper, shredded carrot, and green onions. The addition of shredded cheddar cheese ties everything together with a rich, satisfying bite. Easy to prepare in under an hour and served chilled, these bars are a delightful make-ahead option for potlucks, parties, or a refreshing snack. Packed with flavor, texture, and wholesome veggies, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup shredded carrot
- 0.25 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, prepare the crust by combining the all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and salt until the mixture is crumbly. Press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes, or until it's lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
While the crust cools, prepare the topping. In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, and garlic powder until smooth and creamy.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Top with an even layer of chopped broccoli, diced red bell pepper, shredded carrot, and green onions. Lightly press the vegetables into the cheese layer to help them stick.
Sprinkle black pepper over the top for extra flavor.
Chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
Cut into 12 squares or bars, serve chilled, and enjoy these vibrant vegetable treats!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2396 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.9 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.5 g | 568% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 532 mg | 177% | |
| Sodium | 2189 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.6 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 64.2 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1308 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 864 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
