Save 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 always brings smiles when I serve it at gatherings especially with children who love the piggy face design.
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.
Save My family loves gathering around this dip especially when kids help arrange the piggy face details making it a fun activity for all ages.
Required Tools
Mixing bowl, spoon or spatula, small round serving bowl, sharp knife, cutting board, serving platter
Allergen Information
Contains milk from cream cheese sour cream and cheddar cheese. May contain wheat if using regular pretzel sticks and meat if using ham for snout. Always check labels for gluten if required.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 185 Total Fat 12 g Carbohydrates 11 g Protein 6 g
Save This charming dip is a crowd-pleaser that combines creativity with deliciousness in every bite.