Marinated Cheese {Party Series 4}

You know those dishes that are always the first ones gobbled up at a party?  And that you always seem to be giving out the recipe?  This is one of those.  Yup, this is always the hit of the party!  And it was no exception at Mom's wine tasting party. 

And just who would think of marinating cheese??  Well, apparently the really wonderful Southern Living team.  I love them.  So here's how to make their marinated cheese.

Mix up their really colorful marinade ...

... cut up cream cheese and cheddar cheese and line it up in an alternating pattern like this:

Pour the marinade over the cheese slices, ...



... and then refrigerate for several hours or overnight.  When it comes time to impress your guests, transfer the cheese to a platter and spoon the marinade over the top.  And I have a feeling your guests will be impressed! ... this is colorful, beautiful, and absolutely delicious.

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Marinated Cheese

Source:  Southern Living Magazine

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) block sharp cheddar cheese

1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese

Marinade:

1/2 c. olive oil

1/2 c. white wine vinegar

3 T. chopped fresh parsley

3 T. minced green onions

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 (2 oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained

1 tsp. sugar

3/4 tsp. dried basil

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Directions

1.  Combine all marinade ingredients in a jar; cover tightly and shake vigorously.  Set aside.

2.  Make sure cheeses are well-chilled (I put them in the freezer for about 15 minutes).  Cut block of cheddar in half lengthwise; then cut crosswise into 1/4"-thick slices.  Set aside.  Cut the cream cheese, following the same procedure.  Arrange cheese slices alternately in a shallow baking dish, standing slices on edges.  

3.  Pour marinade over cheese slices.  Cover and refrigerate at least eight hours.

4.  To serve, transfer cheese slices to a serving platter in the same alternating pattern.  Spoon marinade over the cheese.  Serve with assorted crackers.

Enjoy!

The {Party Series} Posts:
My Mom Throws a Great Party! {Party Series 1}
Grand Marnier & Spiced Rum Fruit Dip {Party Series 2}
Antipasto Platter with Grape Tomato & Caper Salad {Party Series 3}
Marinated Cheese {Party Series 4}
Mini Mocha-Toffee Crunch Cheesecakes {Party Series 5}
Raspberry Chocolate Truffles & Drunken Cherries {Party Series 6}
Raspberry-Almond, Caramel-Walnut, & Lemon-Coconut Bars {Party Series 7}
Toasted Pesto Rounds {Party Series 8}



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