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    Home > Appetizers and Beverages > Elway’s Artichoke Dip with Cream Cheese

    Elway’s Artichoke Dip with Cream Cheese

    Published: Nov 13, 2016 · Modified: Jul 10, 2022 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Elways restaurant artichoke dip with cream cheese, vegetables and toast.

    Elway’s Restaurant Artichoke Dip with Cream Cheese will wow your guests. I know mine were. Cream cheese, artichoke hearts and giardiniera are the stars of this famous appetizer recipe from Elway’s Restaurant in Denver.

    Elways restaurant artichoke dip with cream cheese, vegetables and toast.

    I think we should all go to a party and eat this. It’s not your mother’s artichoke dip, the one with tons of mayo and parmesan, the one that’s real greasy…in a good way. This is a recipe for artichoke dip with cream cheese.

    This recipe switches it up using cream cheese and giardiniera (pickled vegetable mix). This recipe is from Elway’s Restaurant here in Denver. Yes…THAT famous football genius, icon, the legendary Elway.

    Remember when Bob and I snuck downtown and had lunch at The Mercantile? I picked up a new cookbook published by 5280 Magazine. It’s a collection of popular Denver restaurant recipes.

    I also grabbed a bottle of Mercantile’s spicy giardiniera, which by happenstance ended being a partner in this wonderful appetizer dip out of that cookbook.

    Elways Restaurant appetizer recipe. Elways Artichoke dip.

    I don’t know about you, but I’m already rounding up appetizer recipes for the Holidays. You should keep this one in your back pocket…it’s a crowd pleaser for sure. And easy. And so versatile…serve it with bread, crackers or your favorite fresh vegetables.

    From Chef Aniedra Nichols of Elway’s Restaurant in Cherry Creek: “Perfect for football season, this recipe is a great alternative to the usual artichoke dip. Rather than serving the dish in individual ramekins, I like to bake it in a single casserole dish”.

    Recipe for Elway’s Restaurant Artichoke Dip with Cream Cheese and  Giardiniera

    I hope you give this recipe for artichoke dip with cream cheese and giardiniera a try. It’s a very special recipe. And if you do, please come back and give the recipe a star rating and leave a comment about your experience with the recipe.

    And if you have a favorite artichoke dip with cream cheese recipe, please let me know, I’d love to give it a try.

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    Elways Restaurant appetizer recipe. Elways Artichoke dip.

    Elway’s Artichoke Giardiniera Dip

    Artichoke dip with cream cheese, a recipe from Elway's Restuarant.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Appetizer Recipes
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 237kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 large shallot minced
    • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
    • 1 cup artichoke hearts
    • pinch of sea salt
    • pinch freshly ground black pepper
    • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
    • 1/2 cup sour cream
    • 1/2 cup giardiniera strained
    • 5 pieces ciabatta bread cut on the bias
    • extra virgin olive oil
    • salt and pepper
    • Chives or chopped giardiniera for garnish
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    Instructions

    • Heat a medium saute pan on medium heat and add the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the shallots and cook until translucent (do not burn) for about 4 minutes.
    • Add the garlic and cook for 1 – 2 minutes (do not burn) Add the artichoke hearts and cook until heated through. About 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool completely.
    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the cream cheese, sour cream and giardiniera in a food processor and blend until mixed thoroughly. Add the artichoke heart mixture and briefly buzz until just mixed. Do not incorporate the artichoke hearts too much; they should be medium in size.
    • To plate, place 1/4 cup of the artichoke dip in a small oven-safe ramekin and bake for 7 – 10 minutes or until the top is bubbly. Remove from oven and garnish with 1 tablespoon of the giardiniera. Meanwhile, brush ciabatta with oil, salt, and pepper. Grill or toast. Place bread on the side of the dip, and garnish both the bread and dip with chives.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 645mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 716IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Elway’s Artichoke Dip…It’s what’s for a Holiday Appetizer.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Pat says

      October 23, 2017 at 7:28 pm

      I love Merchantile! One of the best Denved restaurants right now. This dip sounds scrumptious!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        October 25, 2017 at 6:01 am

        I’ve only been for lunch. Would love to go for Dinner sometime. I also want to go to Fruition. So many restaurants and not enough time. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Steve @ the black peppercorn says

      October 21, 2017 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my word. This looks like the perfect dip for snacking during a football game!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        October 25, 2017 at 6:02 am

        Thanks Steve! Totally Agree. 🙂

        Reply
    3. ally says

      October 21, 2017 at 11:26 am

      5 stars
      I’m all over this! Perfect for so many things including topping on a baked potato!!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        October 25, 2017 at 6:02 am

        I’m liking that idea!

        Reply
    4. Michele @ Bacon Fatte says

      October 20, 2017 at 11:39 pm

      I love a good artichoke dip, and I bet the addition of giardiniera in this one bring it right over the top! What a wonderful recipe for the holidays!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        October 25, 2017 at 6:03 am

        That giardiniera is a very clever idea. I’ve taken this to many pot luck type parties and everyone asks for the recipe.

        Reply
    5. Lynn Elliott Vining says

      October 20, 2017 at 11:34 am

      We don’t have an Elway’s, but this dip looks and sounds amazing!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        October 25, 2017 at 6:04 am

        No need to have an Elways when you can make it at home. Hope you give it a try.

        Reply
    6. Doreen Simpson says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:09 am

      I just love the look of this dip… yummy !

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        October 25, 2017 at 6:04 am

        Thanks Doreen!

        Reply
    7. Robin Daumit says

      October 19, 2017 at 9:05 pm

      5 stars
      Love artichoke hearts and this looks like a tasty dip!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        October 25, 2017 at 6:05 am

        Thanks Robin.

        Reply
    8. Christine @ Christine's Pantry says

      October 18, 2017 at 10:32 pm

      Love dip.

      Reply
    9. Billy says

      June 20, 2017 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      Your picture of the end product is absolutely stunning! This looks so delicious. I love artichoke dip but not as much as I love pickled veggies! I can’t wait to make the gardiniera and try it at home. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
    10. Karly says

      November 21, 2016 at 10:33 am

      Holy delicious. I think I’d eat this stuff with a spoon if I could! Looks so amazing. Going to need a heaping portion of this in my life ASAP!

      Reply
    11. Gerlinde/Sunnycovechef says

      November 18, 2016 at 7:07 am

      Oops, I mean dip.

      Reply
    12. Gerlinde/Sunnycovechef says

      November 18, 2016 at 7:03 am

      5 stars
      This looks like a tasty tip, perfect for the upcoming holidays.m

      Reply
    13. Holly says

      November 17, 2016 at 8:18 am

      I think this sounds great! Do you use frozen artichoke hearts or the ones that come in a jar?

      Reply
    14. Larry says

      November 17, 2016 at 6:30 am

      I was just sure John had brought this to a party at Brown Manor and shared the recipe while there.

      Reply
    15. Kim (Life in the Van) says

      November 16, 2016 at 7:15 pm

      Love this recipe. Adding to my list for next week! Thanks so much!

      Reply
    16. John/Kitchen Riffs says

      November 16, 2016 at 8:29 am

      Love artichoke dip! And this is really a nice one — all the flavor, but different. Thanks!

      Reply
    17. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

      November 14, 2016 at 7:20 am

      A nice change from most artichoke dips…perfect for the holidays.

      Reply
    18. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

      November 13, 2016 at 9:44 pm

      I always make my mom’s artichoke dip for Thanksgiving! Always! Might have to switch it up a bit this year! Sounds great Lea Ann!

      Reply

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