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 family gatherings—kids love the piggy face decoration especially.
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 children always gather around to help decorate the piggy face—making it a fun family activity before the party begins.
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) and possibly wheat if using regular pretzel sticks. Check labels for gluten or meat if using ham.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 185 calories, 12 g total fat, 11 g carbohydrates, 6 g protein
Save This fun and tasty appetizer is guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering—easy to prepare and enjoyable for all ages.