Description
This Creamy Giardiniera Dip combines tangy pickled vegetables with a velvety cream base, creating a zesty, crowd-pleasing snack perfect for parties, game days, or everyday cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup giardiniera, drained and finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Bring the cream cheese to room temperature for easier mixing.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped giardiniera, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the dip into a serving bowl.
- Cover and chill for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve with chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables and enjoy.
Notes
- Drain giardiniera thoroughly to avoid a watery dip.
- For extra heat, use hot giardiniera or add chili flakes.
- Chill overnight for deeper, richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: giardiniera dip, creamy dip, appetizer, party dip, Italian snack, vegetarian dip