Marinated Cheese

Name: Marinated Cheese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup white wine vinegar; 1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons minced green onions; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon; 3/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 (8-ounce) block reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 (8-ounce) package light cream cheese, chilled

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons minced green onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (8-ounce) block reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (8-ounce) package light cream cheese, chilled

Directions

1

Combine first 10 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
2

Cut block of Cheddar cheese in half lengthwise. Cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Repeat procedure with cream cheese. Arrange cheese slices alternately in a shallow baking dish, standing slices on edge. Pour marinade over cheese slices. Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 8 hours.
3

Transfer cheese slices to a serving platter in the same alternating fashion, reserving marinade. Spoon marinade over cheese slices. Serve with whole wheat crackers (crackers not included in analysis).
4

carbo rating: 2