Marinated Cheese
My wife told me that her sister was coming over to spend the night. No way was I gonna serve some something out-of-a-box. Nope. I had to pull out the big guns. No shortcuts. This marinated cheese was it. And truth be told, it was easy.
Servings 8
Calories 21kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the cheeses
- 1 8 ounce sharp cheddar cheese block
- 1 8 ounce cream cheese
For the marinade
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 3 tablespoons green onions minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 2 ounce pimentos diced, drained
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¾ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Unwrap the cheeses and place on a plate in the freezer for 15-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine all of the marinade ingredients and whisk well.
- Cut both cheese blocks in half lengthwise.
- Slice the cheeses into 1/4" thick squares.
- Place cheeses into a resealable container, standing them on edge (think dominoes).
- Add the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate 8-12 hours.
Notes
You can use a sugar substitute if you wish.
Nutrition
Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg