Marinated Cheese

By á-14524

Ingredients

• Serves: 8 Edit
• Yields: 8 servings
• Total Time: 10 min
• Prep Time: 10 min
• 1/2 cup(s) olive oil
• 1/2 cup(s) white wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoon(s) (chopped fresh) parsley
• 3 tablespoon(s) (minced) green onions
• 1 teaspoon(s) sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon(s) (dried) basil
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper
• 3 clove(s) garlic, minced
• 1 jar(s) (2-oz.) pimiento, drained
• 1 block(s) (8-oz. sharp) Cheddar cheese
• 1 ounce(s) (8-oz. package) cream cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 10 ingredients in a jar, cover tightly and shake vigorously to combine. Set marinade aside.
Cut block of Cheddar cheesein half lengthwise. Cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices; set aside. Using a knife dipped in very hot water and wiped dry in between slices, cut the cream cheese into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
Arrange cheese slices alternately in a shallow baking dish, standing slices on edges. Pour the marinade over the cheese slices. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
Transfer cheese slices to a serving platter in the same alternating fashion, reserving marinade. Spoon marinade over cheese slices. Use cheese forks; serve with assorted crackers.