Creamy Giardiniera Dip

Name: Creamy Giardiniera Dip
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)

Kendra VaculinMakes about 2 cupsSource

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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)

Method

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.

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.