Marinated Southwestern Cheese

By allie5jones

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. olive oil
• 1/2 c. white wine vinegar
• 1/4 c. fresh lime juice
• 1/2 (7.5-oz.) jar roasted sweet red peppers, drained and diced
• 3 green onions, minced
• 3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 1 (8-oz.) block sharp Cheddar cheese, chilled
• 1 (8-oz.) block Monterey jack cheese with peppers, chilled
• 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, chilled
• assorted crackers

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together first 3 ingredients until blended; stir in diced red peppers and next 6 ingredients. Cube cheeses, and place in a shallow dish; pour marinade over cheeses. Cover and chill 8 hours. Transfer marinated cheese to a large glass jar or serving dish, and spoon marinade over top. Serve with assorted crackers.