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    Marinated Cheese

    By Chula King · May 16, 2017 · Updated November 7, 2021 2 Comments

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    Marinated Cheese

    Marinated Cheese is an appetizer that is sure to Wow your guests. It has alternating layers of sharp Cheddar cheese and cream cheese, topped with an incredible marinade. Marinated cheese is a snap to make, and is awesome to serve.

    Marinated cheese with Ritz crackers

    Making the Appetizer:

    I used the following ingredients for this delicious appetizer: Extra sharp Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and the marinade. For the marinade, I used olive oil, white wine vinegar, fresh parsley, green onions, granulated sugar, dried basil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic, and diced pimientos.

    Ingredients for Marinated Cheese

    First, I made the marinade by combining all of the marinade ingredients in a jar, screwing on the lid, and giving it a good shake.

    Shaking marinade ingredients in a jar with a lid.

    Then, I cut the cheddar cheese and cream cheese in half length-wise. Next, I cut the cheese into ¼-inch slices.

    Cutting cheddar cheese into ¼ inch slices

    After that, I alternated the cheese slices in a container, and spooned the marinade on top.

    Spooning marinade over cheese slices

    I covered the container and refrigerated the marinated cheese over night to allow the flavors to blend together. I served the marinated cheese with crackers. My friend William was the first to sample this delicious appetizer. Yum!

    William sampling marinated cheese

    Delicious marinated cheese

    Marinated Cheese

    For an appetizer that is sure to Wow your guests, you should try Marinated Cheese. It has alternating layers of sharp Cheddar cheese and cream cheese, topped with an incredible marinade. Marinated cheese is a snap to make and is awesome to serve.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 16 servings
    Calories: 170kcal
    Author: Chula King

    Ingredients

    Marinade

    • ½ cup olive oil
    • ½ cup white wine vinegar
    • 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
    • 3 Tablespoons minced green onion
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • ¾ teaspoon dried basil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 ounce jar diced pimiento, drained (about 2 Tablespoons)

    Cheese

    • 8 ounce block extra sharp Cheddar cheese, chilled
    • 8 ounce package cream cheese, chilled

    Instructions

    Marinade

    • Combine first 10 ingredients in a jar; cover tightly and shake vigorously. Set marinade aside.

    Cheese

    • Cut block of cheddar cheese in half lengthwise. Cut crosswise into ¼-inch thick slices; set aside. Repeat procedure with the cream cheese. Stand cheese slices on edge in a shallow dish, alternating types of cheese. Pour marinade over cheese. Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 8 hours.

    Serving

    • Remove from refrigerator an hour or so before serving to allow the oil to come to room temperature. Transfer rows of marinated cheese to a serving platter in the same alternating fashion, reserving marinade. Spoon marinade over cheese slices. Serve with assorted crackers. Yield: 16 appetizers.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 51mg | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 4.4mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    1. Adrienne Cohen says

      November 24, 2021 at 4:28 pm

      This recipe makes my mouth water can’t wait to try it thanks for sharing!

    2. Chula King says

      November 24, 2021 at 4:57 pm

      The marinated cheese always the star of the show when I take it to gatherings! Hope you enjoy it.

      Chula

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