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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

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.

What you’ll need

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    5 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

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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