Piggy Face Dip Dippers (Print Version)

Creamy dip decorated as a piggy face, paired with fresh veggies and pretzels for fun snacking.

# Components:

→ Dip

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - ½ cup sour cream
03 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
05 - 1 tablespoon chopped chives
06 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Piggy Face Decoration

07 - 1 small round bowl (for shaping)
08 - 1 small pink tortilla or ham round (for snout)
09 - 2 round baby carrot slices (nostrils)
10 - 2 black olive slices (eyes)
11 - 2 round radish slices (ears)
12 - 2 small spinach leaves (ear detail)

→ Dippers

13 - 1 cup baby carrots
14 - 1 cup cucumber sticks
15 - 1 cup bell pepper strips
16 - 1 cup snap peas
17 - 1 cup gluten-free or regular pretzel sticks

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, ranch seasoning, chopped chives, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
02 - Spoon the dip evenly into a small, round serving bowl, then smooth the surface.
03 - Cut a small circle from the pink tortilla or ham and position it at the center of the dip. Place two baby carrot slices on top to mimic nostrils.
04 - Place two black olive slices above the snout to create eyes.
05 - Affix two radish slices to the top sides of the bowl as ears and tuck a spinach leaf behind each for added detail.
06 - Set the decorated bowl on a serving platter and arrange baby carrots, cucumber sticks, bell pepper strips, snap peas, and pretzel sticks around it.
07 - Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy and flavorful dip that appeals to all ages
  • Fun and creative presentation that delights guests
02 -
  • Use gluten-free pretzel sticks to make the recipe gluten-free
  • Substitute ranch seasoning with your favorite dip mix for flavor variation
03 -
  • Add a pinch of smoked paprika to the dip for a flavor twist
  • Use edible food markers to add cute details to the piggy face
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