Description
A tangy and creamy dip featuring spicy pickled Italian-style giardiniera, blended with cream cheese and mayo — perfect for chips, veggies, sandwiches, or charcuterie boards!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup giardiniera (drained and finely chopped)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream until smooth.
- Stir in chopped giardiniera, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, adjusting as needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled with crackers, chips, fresh veggies, or as a spread.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, use full-fat sour cream and mayo.
- Adjust heat level by using more or less giardiniera with peppers.
- Let the dip rest overnight for even better flavor infusion.
- Stir before serving to redistribute any separated liquid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: giardiniera dip, creamy dip, Italian antipasto, party dip, sandwich spread