Name: Marinated Cheese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup white wine vinegar; 2 ounces pimientos (drained and diced); 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped); 3 tablespoons green onions (minced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon sugar; 3/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (chilled); 8 ounces cream cheese (chilled)

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Marinated Cheese

Course: Appetizer

Keyword: cheese

Servings:

Author: Southern Living

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
2 ounces pimientos drained and diced
3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
3 tablespoons green onions minced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese chilled
8 ounces cream cheese chilled

Instructions

Mix first ten ingredients together in a jar and shake to mix.
Slice blocks of chilled cheese in half lengthwise and then slice each half
lengthwise again. Cut into small squares and alternate cheeses in four
rows in a dish. Pour marinade over all; cover and refrigerate 8 hours.
Transfer cheese to serving dish and pour marinade over the top. Maybe
garnished with fresh herbs. Serve with baguette slices.
Leftover marinade is a great condiment for french bread slices to be
toasted.
Notes:
NOTES : Dried parsley, dehydrated minced onion, and garlic powder may be substituted.