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Creamy Giardiniera Dip

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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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  • Replying the Chef Patricoa about Chicago giardiniera-- Marconi and Mezzeta are common brands in my local grocery. Google Giardiniera Chicago and you'll get some info.

    • Lisa

    • 2/5/2024

  • I’ve made this a couple times. Have used the Giardiniera, as described. Also good with homemade spicy pickles in place of the giardiniera

    • A cook from Buffalo

    • Buffalo, NY

    • 1/17/2024

  • So simple to make and big on flavor. Everyone loved this! Served with crackers, kettle chips, and endive. Hardest part was finding the Chicago style guardiniera!

    • Anonymous

    • Dayton, OH

    • 12/5/2023

  • Very tasty. Was a hit with all ages over the holiday.

    • Anonymous

    • Colorado

    • 11/27/2023

  • Delicious! I used the vinegar based giardiniera and added some olive oil. I also used whipped cream cheese which I think helped it to be less dense. Yum!

    • Anonymous

    • Brooklyn, NY

    • 11/22/2023

  • How long does this last in the fridge?

    • Anonymous

    • 11/18/2023

  • I would like to try this recipe. Can you recommend a name brand "Chicago style" giardiera for this? I'm not sure that the ones I know are olive oil or vinegar based. Doesn't all giardiniera have vinegar?

    • Chefpatricoa

    • Madison, WI

    • 11/13/2023

  • 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

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