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    Marinated Cheese Appetizer

    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Marinated Cheese Appetizer

    Published: Jul 24, 2019 · Modified: Oct 14, 2023 by Sarah · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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    You've got to try this delicious Marinated Cheese on your next charcuterie board. An easy appetizer you can make ahead and serve room temperature. Totally gorgeous and adds wow factor to any party! 

    Yellow and white cheese cubes marinated with parsley and pimentos in a white bowl.

    Hey guys! I'm excited to share this amazing appetizer with you today. Marinated Cheese is so delicious, it's an unexpected delight for get-togethers, parties or to make any snack more special. I promise you, make this  for your next charcuterie board and it will be a hit. 

    If you want more ideas for what to put on a charcuterie board - this Balsamic Bread Dip , the Perfect Cheese Ball or this Healthy Veggie Dip are perfect!  Browse all of our appetizer recipes here. 

    *This post contains affiliate links.

    Marinated Cheese Appetizer Board

    Simple cheese board with fruit, grapes, bread, chocolate, crackers.

    To make Marinated Cheese, you need cubed cheese (I like sharp cheddar, white cheddar or cheddar jack) crackers, olive oil, white wine vinegar, parsley, garlic, diced pimentos, dried basil, sugar and salt. You'll also need a shallow container or mason jar with a lid to let the cheese marinate in overnight. 

    Marinated Cheese Recipe

    Marinated cheese in a glass mason jar, olive oil, pimentos and herbs.

    Add olive oil, white wine vinegar, parsley, green onions, garlic, diced pimentos, dried basil, sugar to a bowl or jar and mix well.

    Pour over cheese cubes and let marinate in the fridge overnight.

    How to Serve

    • Bring the marinated cheese to room temperature up to 30 minutes before serving.
    • Serve with crackers, fresh baguette, or on a charcuterie board.
    • Have appetizer picks available on the side, and small appetizer plates so guests can easily serve themselves.  
    • You can make this and it will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    This appetizer is best to make ahead and serve at room temperature. Leftovers should be stored in the fridge so they don't spoil! 

    Marinated cheese in a white bowl, with bread on the side.

    Simple Charcuterie Board

    This marinated cheese pairs well with lots of different things! I decided to add it to a cheese board I was making for a girls' night get-together recently. 

    This is the board I have and we love it - use it all the time! 

    My board had grapes, green apple slices, berries, dark chocolate, salami, olives, fresh baguette and two kinds of crackers. It was a total hit, and the cheese was the first thing to go! 

    Marinated cheese in a white bowl on a cheese board with fruit and crackers.

    I will definitely be making this again soon, it's perfect for game day parties and especially for the holidays! It helps a lot to have a good make-ahead appetizer that you can bring anywhere and serve at room temperature. 

    If you like this recipe we would love if you took the time to leave a comment and positive review! 

    Marinated cheese in a white bowl, with yellow and white cheese cubes, pimentos, parsley, marinade and fresh baguette.

    Marinated Cheese

    This Marinated Cheese is delicious, gorgeous and adds wow factor to any party! It's an easy appetizer you can make ahead and serve room temperature.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Marinating Time: 12 hours hours
    Total Time: 12 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 293kcal
    Author: Pretty Providence

    Ingredients

    Cheese

    • 8 oz Cracker Barrel sharp cheddar cheese cubed
    • 8 oz Cracker Barrel aged reserve white cheddar cubed

    Marinade

    • ½ teaspoon sugar
    • ½ teaspoon dried basil
    • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon diced pimentos drained
    • 1.5 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped small
    • 1.5 tablespoon green onions chopped small
    • 2 garlic cloves minced

    Instructions

    • Make the marinade, combining olive oil, white wine vinegar, basil, salt, diced pimentos, parsley, onion and garlic.
    • Put cheese cubes into a mason jar or a shallow container. Pour marinade over cheese, cover and refrigerate overnight.
    • Serve at room temperature with crackers or fresh baguette.

    Notes

    • Bring the marinated cheese to room temperature before serving.
    • Serve with crackers, fresh baguette, or on a charcuterie board.
    • Have appetizer picks available on the side, and small appetizer plates so guests can easily serve themselves.  
    • You can make this and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2oz | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 645mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 720IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 410mg | Iron: 0.6mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

    I hope you love it as much as we do! 

    Sarah

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    1. June

      November 17, 2023 at 3:27 pm

      Can you use red wine or apple cider vinegar be used?

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      • Sarah

        November 20, 2023 at 4:05 pm

        I imagine red wine vinegar or apple cider could be used but it will have a different taste than the white wine vinegar. Let me know if you try it!

        Reply
    2. Toni

      July 24, 2019 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      This was a great appetizer! Everyone at my house loved it!

      Reply
    3. Tanya Schroeder

      July 24, 2019 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      I could probably eat the whole bowl!

      Reply
    4. Becky Hardin

      July 24, 2019 at 9:00 am

      5 stars
      I am loving the idea of marinated cheese! I can not wait to try.

      Reply
    5. Aimee Shugarman

      July 24, 2019 at 7:24 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious idea. These are amazing!

      Reply
    6. Laura

      July 24, 2019 at 7:06 am

      5 stars
      We entertain all the time, and I love this idea. So easy!

      Reply

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