Marinated Cheese Recipe: An Elegant Appetizer

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup olive oil
• 0.5 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 (2 ounce) bottle diced pimento, drained
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons minced green onions
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.75 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cold

Instructions

1. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, pimento, parsley, green onions, garlic, sugar, basil, salt, and pepper. Seal the jar tightly and shake well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
2. Cut the Cheddar block lengthwise into halves, then slice crosswise into 1/4-inch squares. Repeat this process with the cream cheese block.
3. Arrange the cheese squares alternately in a shallow baking dish, positioning the slices on their edges. Depending on the dish size, you can create a single row or two parallel rows. Pour the prepared marinade evenly over the cheese, cover the dish, and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or preferably overnight.
4. When ready to serve, carefully transfer the cheese slices to a serving platter, maintaining the alternating pattern. Drizzle some of the remaining marinade over the top for added flavor and visual appeal.

Nutrition

• Calories: 169 kcal
• Fat Content: 16 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 203 mg
• Protein Content: 5 g
• Cholesterol Content: 30 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 1 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g