Marinated Cheese

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

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 2 pounds

Ingredients

• 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.