Marinated Olive & Cheese Ring

Name: Marinated Olive & Cheese Ring
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cold; 1 package (10 ounces) sharp white cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1/3 cup pimiento-stuffed olives; 1/3 cup pitted Greek olives; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jar (2 ounces) pimiento strips, drained and chopped; Toasted French bread baguette slices

11 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cold
1 package (10 ounces) sharp white cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/3 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
1/3 cup pitted Greek olives
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (2 ounces) pimiento strips, drained and chopped
Toasted French bread baguette slices

Directions

1

Cut cream cheese lengthwise in half; cut each half into 1/4-in. slices. On a serving plate, arrange cheeses upright in a ring, alternating cheddar and cream cheese slices. Place olives in center.
2

In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, parsley, basil and garlic until blended; drizzle over cheeses and olives. Sprinkle with pimientos. Refrigerate, covered, at least 8 hours or overnight. Serve with baguette slices.