Pin Recipe 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 gets compliments at family gatherings—the piggy face decoration makes it especially memorable.
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 Recipe This recipe is a hit at every family party and kids ask for it every time we have gatherings.
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). Always check labels for gluten if required.
Nutritional Information
Calories 185 Total Fat 12 g Carbohydrates 11 g Protein 6 g per serving
Pin Recipe This piggy face dip is quick to prepare and always impresses guests with its cute presentation.
Recipe FAQs
- → How is the piggy face created on the dip bowl?
The piggy face is crafted using a small pink tortilla or ham round for the snout, baby carrot slices as nostrils, black olive slices for eyes, and radish slices with spinach leaves for ears.
- → Can I make this dip vegetarian-friendly?
Yes, using a pink tortilla round instead of ham keeps the dish vegetarian, and all other ingredients are vegetarian-friendly.
- → What dippers pair best with this creamy dip?
Fresh baby carrots, cucumber sticks, bell pepper strips, snap peas, and pretzel sticks offer a crunchy contrast perfect for dipping.
- → Is there a gluten-free option for the dippers?
Yes, substitute regular pretzel sticks with gluten-free ones to accommodate gluten-free preferences.
- → How long can the dip be prepared in advance?
The dip can be mixed and assembled ahead, then refrigerated until serving to maintain freshness and flavor.