Marinated Cheese Appetizer

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

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

Details

Servings 25

Preparation

Step 1

Cut cheddar cheese and cream cheese into 1/4 inch slices, then again in half.

Using a small dish, place cheese slices on end alternating cheddar and cream cheese.

Make the marinade by combining sugar, basil, salt, pepper, oil, vinegar, pimento, parsley, onion and garlic.

Pour marinade over cheese, cover and refrigerate overnight.

Serve with crackers.