Marinated Cheese Appetizer

Name: Marinated Cheese Appetizer
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1 dash salt (to taste); 1 dash black pepper (to taste); 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup white wine vinegar; 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons minced green onions; 3 garlic cloves, pressed

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Recipe by Barbara Linn

This recipe was given to me by a friend. I have made it several times, and it doesn't last long! It does take a while to prepare, but it is worth it. Great presentation and delicious flavors.

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 6-8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

8

ounces sharp cheddar cheese
1

(8 ounce) package cream cheese
1

teaspoon sugar
³⁄₄

teaspoon dried basil
1

dash salt (to taste)
1

dash black pepper (to taste)
¹⁄₂

cup olive oil
¹⁄₂

cup white wine vinegar
1

(2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
3

tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3

tablespoons minced green onions
3

garlic cloves, pressed

DIRECTIONS

Cut cheddar cheese and cream cheese into 1/4 inch slices, then again in half.
Using a small dish, place cheese slices on end alternating cheddar and cream cheese.
Make the marinade by combining sugar, basil, salt, pepper, oil, vinegar, pimento, parsley, onion and garlic.
Pour marinade over cheese, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Serve with crackers.

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