Marinated Cheese Appetizer
This marinated cheese appetizer belongs at the center of your holiday table. Rich, tangy, and easy to make, it's the only way you'll want to serve cheese.
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Servings: 5
Calories: 551kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb cheddar cheese, sliced
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp green onion, chopped
- 1 oz diced pimentos
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Pinch salt
- Crackers for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and minced garlic.
- Stir in the fresh herbs, green onion, pimentos, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Arrange the cheddar cheese slices and cream cheese in a baking dish, alternating between the two.
- Pour the marinade over the cheeses, making sure it settles into the spaces between the slices.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours to let the flavors soak in.
- Serve with crackers and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure your cream cheese is cold for easier slicing. You can also lightly grease your knife with cooking spray to prevent the cream cheese from sticking.
- After marinating, arrange the cheese slices into a wreath on a round serving platter! The colors of this marinated cheese appetizer work well for the holiday theme.
- Marinated cheese becomes more flavorful the longer it sits, making it perfect for prepping the night before a party!
Nutrition
Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1416IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 670mg | Iron: 0.5mg