marinated cheese

Servings: 6-8 servings
Rating: 4
Difficulty: easy
Category: appetizer
Total: 30 mins

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 dash salt (to taste)
  • 1 dash black pepper (to taste)
  • 1⁄2 cup olive oil
  • 1⁄2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons minced green onions
  • 3 garlic cloves, pressed

Directions:

  • Cut cheddar cheese and cream cheese into 1/4 inch slices, then again in half
  • Using a small dish, place cheese slices on end alternating cheddar and cream cheese
  • Make the marinade by combining sugar, basil, salt, pepper, oil, vinegar, pimento, parsley, onion and garlic
  • Pour marinade over cheese, cover and refrigerate overnight
  • Serve with crackers

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