Pin it A whimsical farm-themed appetizer featuring a creamy dip served in a charming piggy face made from vegetables, surrounded by fresh, crunchy dippers—perfect for parties and kids.
This recipe was a hit at our last family gathering where everyone loved the playful design and delicious dip.
Ingredients
- For the Dip: 1 cup cream cheese, softened, ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix, 1 tablespoon chopped chives, Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Piggy Face Decoration: 1 small round bowl (to shape the face), 1 small pink tortilla or ham round (for the snout), 2 round slices of baby carrot (nostrils), 2 black olives, sliced (eyes), 2 round slices of radish (ears), 2 small spinach leaves (for ear detail)
- For the Dippers: 1 cup baby carrots, 1 cup cucumber sticks, 1 cup bell pepper strips, 1 cup snap peas, 1 cup gluten-free or regular pretzel sticks
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, ranch seasoning, chopped chives, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Step 2:
- Spoon the dip into a small, round serving bowl, smoothing the top.
- Step 3:
- To create the piggy snout, cut a small circle from the pink tortilla or ham and gently place it on the center of the dip. Add two baby carrot rounds on top for nostrils.
- Step 4:
- Place two black olive slices above the snout for eyes.
- Step 5:
- Attach two radish slices at the top sides of the bowl for ears, tucking a spinach leaf behind each for detail.
- Step 6:
- Arrange the bowl on a platter and surround with baby carrots, cucumber sticks, bell pepper strips, snap peas, and pretzel sticks as dippers.
- Step 7:
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Pin it Preparing this dip is a fun activity for the whole family especially when decorating the piggy face.
Required Tools
Mixing bowl, Spoon or spatula, Small round serving bowl, Sharp knife, Cutting board, Serving platter
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese). Contains Wheat (if using regular pretzel sticks), Meat (if using ham for snout). Check labels for gluten if required.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 185, Total Fat: 12 g, Carbohydrates: 11 g, Protein: 6 g per serving.
Pin it This playful appetizer will delight guests and provide a tasty treat with minimal prep time.
Recipe FAQs
- → What ingredients create the creamy base?
The creamy dip combines softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, ranch seasoning, chopped chives, salt, and pepper.
- → How is the piggy face designed on the dip?
The piggy face uses a pink tortilla or ham round for the snout, baby carrot slices for nostrils, black olive slices for eyes, radish slices for ears, and spinach leaves for ear details.
- → What dippers complement the dip?
Fresh baby carrots, cucumber sticks, bell pepper strips, snap peas, and pretzel sticks surround the bowl to offer crunchy options.
- → Can this be adapted for gluten-free diets?
Yes, simply use gluten-free pretzel sticks and ensure all other ingredients meet gluten-free standards.
- → Are there suggestions to enhance flavor?
Adding a pinch of smoked paprika or substituting ranch seasoning with a favorite spice blend can add interesting twists.