Meet the Christmas wreath you can actually eat. This Hawaiian Dip & Chip Wreath turns crispy McCain Home Chips into a festive sharing centrepiece, loaded with honey roast ham, sweet charred pineapple, crispy kale and a drizzle of hot honey.
At the centre, soft-boiled eggs with runny yolks are ready for dipping. Sweet, salty and a little spicy, it’s a fun Chipmas sharing dish for Christmas parties and festive get-togethers.
Preheat the oven and cook the McCain Home Chips according to the pack instructions until golden and crispy.
You may need to spread the chips across two baking trays to give them enough space to cook evenly.
Char the pineapple
While the chips are cooking, heat a frying pan over a medium-high heat.
Pat the pineapple rings dry, then add them to the hot pan. Cook on each side until warmed through and lightly charred. Remove from the pan and cut into bite-sized pieces ready for your wreath.
Crisp up the kale
Add a little oil to a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the kale and cook, stirring regularly, until it starts to become crisp around the edges.
Remove from the heat and set aside.
Make the dippy eggs
Bring a saucepan of water to the boil and carefully lower in the eggs.
Cook until the whites are set but the yolks remain soft and runny. Transfer the eggs to egg cups or a small serving bowl and carefully remove the tops, ready for dipping.
Build your Christmas wreath
Place the dippy eggs in the centre of a large serving platter.
Arrange the crispy McCain Home Chips around the eggs in a generous circular wreath shape.
Scatter the shredded honey roast ham, pieces of charred pineapple and crispy kale evenly over the chips.
If you're using leftover cooked ham, make sure it has been stored and handled according to food-safety guidance.
Add the hot honey
Gently warm the hot honey if needed to make it easier to drizzle.
Drizzle it over the loaded chip wreath just before serving.
Bring the whole platter to the table while the chips are still crispy and the egg yolks are warm and runny. Pull off a chip, dip it into the egg and dig in.
Recipe tips
Keep the yolks runny. The eggs are the dipping sauce, so you want a soft yolk rather than a completely hard-boiled egg.
Dry the pineapple before frying. Removing excess moisture will help the pineapple char rather than steam in the pan.
Variations
Why Put Dippy Eggs in the Middle?
Because the dipping is half the fun.
Instead of serving a sauce alongside your loaded chips, the runny egg yolks become the dip. The crispy chips are perfect for dunking, while the rich yolk works brilliantly with the salty ham, sweet pineapple and spicy hot honey.
Putting the eggs in the centre also transforms a simple loaded chips recipe into a Christmas wreath sharing platter, making it a fun centrepiece for a Chipmas spread.
Sweet, Salty and a Little Spicy
This recipe is all about contrasting flavours.
Honey roast ham brings the savoury, salty flavour, while charred pineapple adds sweetness and a slightly caramelised edge. Crispy kale brings texture and colour, and the hot honey adds a sweet kick of heat.
Then there's that rich, runny egg yolk bringing everything together.
Not a fan of spice? Swap the hot honey for regular honey for the same sweet finish without the heat.
Make Your Hawaiian Dip & Chip Wreath Your Own
This is an easy one to adapt depending on what you've got in the fridge.
If you've got leftover Christmas ham, it's a great way to use it up. You can also add leftover cooked vegetables or swap the kale for another leafy green.
For more heat, add an extra drizzle of hot honey just before serving. If you're cooking for people with different spice preferences, serve the hot honey on the side and let everyone add their own.
And if everyone wants their own dippy egg…we don't blame them, simply add a few more to the centre of the wreath.
Make Your Hawaiian Dip & Chip Wreath Vegetarian
Want to make yourHawaiian Dip & Chip Wreath vegetarian? Simply leave out the honey roast ham and swap in a topping that brings its own flavour and texture to the wreath.
Try golden grilled halloumi for a salty bite that pairs brilliantly with the charred pineapple and hot honey, or add crispy pan-fried mushrooms for something more savoury. Roasted red peppers make a lighter, sweeter alternative, while crispy chickpeas add extra crunch. For something a little heartier, slice up your favourite vegetarian sausages and scatter them over the chips.
Keep the runny dippy eggs, charred pineapple, crispy kale and hot honey, then assemble and serve in exactly the same way.
Tip: Halloumi is particularly good here – its salty flavour balances the sweet pineapple and hot honey, while still letting those dippy eggs be the star of the wreath.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Hawaiian Dip & Chip Wreath?
A:
TheHawaiian Dip & Chip Wreath is a festive sharing platter made with crispy McCain Home Chips arranged in a wreath with honey roast ham, charred pineapple, crispy kale and hot honey. Soft-boiled eggs with runny yolks sit at the centre, ready for everyone to grab a chip and get dipping.
How do I make the perfect dippy egg?
A:
Cook the eggs in boiling water until the whites are set but the yolks remain soft and runny. Exact cooking time can vary depending on the size and temperature of the eggs, so adjust accordingly.
What can I make with leftover Christmas ham?
A:
Leftover cooked ham makes a great topping for loaded chips. For this recipe, shred the ham and scatter it around your Hawaiian Dip & Chip Wreath with charred pineapple, crispy kale and hot honey.
Can I make the Hawaiian Dip & Chip Wreath vegetarian?
A:
Yes. Leave out the ham or replace it with a vegetarian ham-style alternative. The dippy eggs, pineapple, kale and hot honey can all stay.
What can I use instead of hot honey?
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If you don't like spicy food, use regular honey instead. You'll still get the sweetness that works brilliantly with the charred pineapple and salty flavours, just without the chilli heat.
Can I make the Hawaiian Dip & Chip Wreath for a Christmas party?
A:
Absolutely. It's designed as a Christmas sharing dish, with crispy chips arranged into a festive wreath and runny eggs ready for dipping. For a bigger group, simply add more eggs so there's plenty of yolky goodness to go around.
