Marinated Cheese
Creamy, tangy, and packed with herbs, this marinated cheese is an easy party favorite.
Servings 10
Calories 280kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup white or apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions (white and green parts)
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons oil-packed sundried tomatoes finely chopped
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese (must be a block—do not use shredded cheese)
- 8 ounces cream cheese chilled, (must be very cold so it can be sliced)
- crackers for serving
Instructions
- To prepare the marinade, place the olive oil, vinegar, parsley, green onions, garlic, sugar, salt, ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, and sundried tomatoes in a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Slice the block of cheddar cheese in half lengthwise. Then slice it crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Repeat with the block of cream cheese.
- Place the cheese slices in a serving dish that is at least 1-inch deep, alternating between cheddar and cream cheese. A 9-inch baking dish works well for this, or you can use a deep-dish pie plate if you prefer to arrange the cheese in a spiral.
- Pour the marinade over the cheese.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Remove the dish from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature before serving with crackers.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 704IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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