Marinated Cheese

Name: Marinated Cheese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup white wine vinegar; 1 (2 ounce) bottle diced pimento, drained; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons minced green onions; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cold

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 (2 ounce) bottle diced pimento, drained
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons minced green onions
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cold

Directions

1

In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the olive oil, wine vinegar, pimento, parsley, green onion, garlic, sugar, basil, salt and pepper. Shake vigorously to blend. Set aside.
2

Cut the block of Cheddar cheese in half lengthwise. Cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices to form squares. Repeat with cream cheese. Arrange cheese squares alternately in a shallow baking dish with slices standing on edge. You can arrange in a single long row, or 2 parallel rows depending on the size of your dish. Pour the marinade from the jar over the cheese slices, cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
3

To serve, remove slices to a serving platter so they are still arranged in an alternating pattern. Spoon some of the extra marinade over the cheese, and serve with crackers.