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.
Makes 8
Calories 293kcal
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