Marinated Olive & Cheese Ring

By Janes_kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 package (8 ounces) cold PHILADELPHIA® Cream Cheese
• 1 package (10 ounces) sharp white cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/3 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
• 1/3 cup pitted Greek olives
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jar (2 ounces) pimiento strips, drained and chopped
• Toasted French bread baguette slices
• artichoke hearts - optional

Details

Preparation time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cut cream cheese lengthwise in half; cut each half into 1/4-in. slices. On a serving plate, arrange cheeses upright in a ring, alternating cheddar and cream cheese slices. Place olives in center.
In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, parsley, basil and garlic until blended; drizzle over cheeses and olives. Sprinkle with pimientos. Refrigerate, covered, at least 8 hours or overnight. Serve with baguette slices.