Marinated Cheese

Lainey6605's Note:

This looks like a very good appetizer from Taste of Home! The cheese needs to marinate overnight (not included in prep time).

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 pounds

• 2 (8 ounce) blocks white cheddar cheese
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup roasted sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons green onions, chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• toasted sliced French bread
• assorted cracker

Directions:

1. Slice each block of cheddar cheese into twenty 1/4-inch slices.
2. Cut each block of cream cheese into 18 slices; sandwich between cheddar slices, using a knife to spread evenly.
3. Create four 6-inch long blocks of cheese; place in a 13x9-inch dish.
4. Combine the roasted peppers, oil, vinegars, onions, herbs, sugar, garlic, salt and pepper; pour over cheese.
5. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning once.
6. Drain excess marinade.
7. Serve cheese with bread or crackers.

Reviews

[KWB]

This is unbelievably tasty and addictive. Today at a party I put out one of two trays I had made of it...and when that first one got emptied, I didn't put out the 2nd tray because I wanted it all to myself. Sorry, guests, my tastebuds trump yours. ;-)