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Marinated Cheese Appetizer

It's slices of cheddar and cream cheese marinated in an herb vinaigrette. Really, it doesn't get easier than that, but it looks fancy and festive.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
22 hrs 15 mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  1. Cut cheddar cheese and cream cheese into 1/4 inch slices, then again in half.
  2. Using a small dish with a little bit of an edge, place cheese slices on end alternating between cheddar and cream cheese slices.
  3. Make the marinade by combining sugar, basil, salt, pepper, oil, vinegar, pimento, parsley, onion and garlic.
  4. Pour marinade over cheese, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  5. Take out of the refrigerator about 10-15 minutes before serving. Serve with sliced baguettes or triscuits (low-salt).

Notes

  • To make it easier to slice the cream cheese, stick it in the freezer for about an hour before slicing.
  • Source: Food.com