Marinated Cheese Appetizer
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!
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.
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Marinated Cheese Appetizer Board
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
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!
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!
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.
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Marinated Cheese
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
I hope you love it as much as we do!
Can you use red wine or apple cider vinegar be used?
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!
This was a great appetizer! Everyone at my house loved it!
I could probably eat the whole bowl!
I am loving the idea of marinated cheese! I can not wait to try.
What a delicious idea. These are amazing!
We entertain all the time, and I love this idea. So easy!