Marinated Cheese
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- 3 Tbsp. minced green onions
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 3/4 tsp. dried basil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-oz. jar diced pimiento, drained
- 8-oz. block sharp Cheddar cheese
- 8-oz. package cream cheese
DIRECTIONS
- 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 or toothpicks serve with assorted crackers.