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.
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.
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.
More Dip Recipes Using Cream Cheese
- 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
- 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.
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Elway’s Artichoke Dip…It’s what’s for a Holiday Appetizer.
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
November 13, 2016 at 9:44 pmI always make my mom’s artichoke dip for Thanksgiving! Always! Might have to switch it up a bit this year! Sounds great Lea Ann!
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
November 14, 2016 at 7:20 amA nice change from most artichoke dips…perfect for the holidays.
John/Kitchen Riffs says
November 16, 2016 at 8:29 amLove artichoke dip! And this is really a nice one — all the flavor, but different. Thanks!
Kim (Life in the Van) says
November 16, 2016 at 7:15 pmLove this recipe. Adding to my list for next week! Thanks so much!
Larry says
November 17, 2016 at 6:30 amI was just sure John had brought this to a party at Brown Manor and shared the recipe while there.
Holly says
November 17, 2016 at 8:18 amI think this sounds great! Do you use frozen artichoke hearts or the ones that come in a jar?
Gerlinde/Sunnycovechef says
November 18, 2016 at 7:03 amThis looks like a tasty tip, perfect for the upcoming holidays.m
Gerlinde/Sunnycovechef says
November 18, 2016 at 7:07 amOops, I mean dip.
Karly says
November 21, 2016 at 10:33 amHoly 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!
Billy says
June 20, 2017 at 11:11 amYour 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!
Christine @ Christine's Pantry says
October 18, 2017 at 10:32 pmLove dip.
Robin Daumit says
October 19, 2017 at 9:05 pmLove artichoke hearts and this looks like a tasty dip!
Lea Ann Brown says
October 25, 2017 at 6:05 amThanks Robin.
Doreen Simpson says
October 20, 2017 at 3:09 amI just love the look of this dip… yummy !
Lea Ann Brown says
October 25, 2017 at 6:04 amThanks Doreen!
Lynn Elliott Vining says
October 20, 2017 at 11:34 amWe don’t have an Elway’s, but this dip looks and sounds amazing!
Lea Ann Brown says
October 25, 2017 at 6:04 amNo need to have an Elways when you can make it at home. Hope you give it a try.
Michele @ Bacon Fatte says
October 20, 2017 at 11:39 pmI 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!
Lea Ann Brown says
October 25, 2017 at 6:03 amThat giardiniera is a very clever idea. I’ve taken this to many pot luck type parties and everyone asks for the recipe.
ally says
October 21, 2017 at 11:26 amI’m all over this! Perfect for so many things including topping on a baked potato!!
Lea Ann Brown says
October 25, 2017 at 6:02 amI’m liking that idea!
Steve @ the black peppercorn says
October 21, 2017 at 6:46 pmOh my word. This looks like the perfect dip for snacking during a football game!
Lea Ann Brown says
October 25, 2017 at 6:02 amThanks Steve! Totally Agree. 🙂
Pat says
October 23, 2017 at 7:28 pmI love Merchantile! One of the best Denved restaurants right now. This dip sounds scrumptious!
Lea Ann Brown says
October 25, 2017 at 6:01 amI’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. 🙂