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 dip always brings smiles at family gatherings and is a great way to get kids excited about veggies.
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 It always delights my family to see the piggy face come to life, creating fun moments before the dip disappears.
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), Wheat (if using regular pretzel sticks), Meat (if using ham for snout). Always 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 piggy face dip is both a charming centerpiece and a tasty treat for any occasion.
Recipe FAQs
- → What ingredients create the creamy dip base?
The dip combines softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, ranch seasoning, chopped chives, salt, and pepper for a smooth, flavorful base.
- → How is the piggy face decoration made?
The piggy face is formed by placing a pink tortilla or ham round as the snout, baby carrot slices as nostrils, black olive slices for eyes, radish slices for ears, and spinach leaves for detail, all on top of the dip.
- → What types of dippers are served alongside?
Fresh vegetable sticks like baby carrots, cucumber, bell pepper strips, snap peas, and gluten-free or regular pretzel sticks surround the dip for varied crunch and flavor.
- → Can this dish be adapted for gluten-free diets?
Yes, simply use gluten-free pretzel sticks and confirm all seasoning ingredients are gluten-free to keep the platter suitable.
- → Is any cooking required to prepare this appetizer?
No cooking is needed; the dip is mixed and the decoration assembled fresh, making it a quick and easy appetizer option.
- → Are there any tips to enhance the presentation?
Edible food markers can add fun details to the piggy face for an extra whimsical appearance, especially appealing for kids.