Save 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 has always been a hit at family parties, and I love how it combines taste with adorable presentation.
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 for 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 It My kids love helping arrange the piggy face details, making this appetizer a cherished family tradition.
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. Contains wheat if using regular pretzel sticks and meat if using ham for snout. Always verify allergens according to your ingredients.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 185, Total Fat 12 g, Carbohydrates 11 g, Protein 6 g
Save It This whimsical dip is sure to add fun and flavor to your next gathering.
Common Questions About Recipes
- → What ingredients form the base of the creamy dip?
The dip base combines cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning mix, and chopped chives for a flavorful and smooth texture.
- → How is the piggy face decoration created?
A small round bowl shapes the face, with a pink tortilla or ham round as the snout topped by baby carrot slices for nostrils; black olives form the eyes, radish slices create ears adorned with spinach leaves.
- → What types of dippers are served with this dip?
Fresh and crunchy options include baby carrots, cucumber sticks, bell pepper strips, snap peas, and both gluten-free or regular pretzel sticks.
- → Can this dip be adapted for gluten-free diets?
Yes, simply use gluten-free pretzel sticks in place of regular pretzels for the dippers to keep it gluten-free friendly.
- → Are there suggestions to enhance the dip's flavor?
Adding a pinch of smoked paprika or substituting the ranch seasoning with preferred spice blends can provide additional flavor twists.
- → How should this dip be stored if not served immediately?
Refrigerate the dip in its serving bowl until ready to serve to maintain freshness and texture.