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Creamy Giardiniera Dip

Creamy Giardiniera Dip in a golden bowl
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Gerri Williams
  • Total Time

    5 minutes

We can all but guarantee this four-ingredient dip will become a party staple in your house. For the right final consistency and rich flavor, use oil-based giardiniera (also called Chicago-style) rather than a vinegar-based variety, which allows the giardiniera to seamlessly blend into the silky cream cheese, sour cream, and Parmesan mixture.

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What you’ll need

Ingredients

Makes about 2 cups

8

oz. cream cheese, room temperature

1

oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about ½ cup)

½

cup sour cream

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

1

cup drained coarsely chopped oil-based giardiniera, plus more for serving and oil from the jar for drizzling

Triscuits or other crackers (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Process 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature, 1 oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about ½ cup), and ½ cup sour cream in a food processor until combined and smooth; season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Add 1 cup drained coarsely chopped oil-based giardiniera and pulse until incorporated but dip is not completely smooth.

    Step 2

    Transfer dip to a small bowl. Top with chopped giardiniera and drizzle some oil from jar over. Serve with Triscuits or other crackers.

    Do Ahead: Dip (without toppings) can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

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  • Wow this is amazing!! So easy! I did not use a food processor, just stirred it. Can't stop eating it on fancy crackers!!

    • CindyinOmaha

    • Omaha

    • 10/28/2023

  • This sounds delicious. I am eager to make it and will report back. I wonder if some kind of chopped toasted or even glazed nut garnish might be nice. Hmmm.

    • CarrieLouWho

    • 10/23/2023