Best Herb Marinated Cheese Recipes

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HERB MARINATED CHEESE



Herb Marinated Cheese image

Serve this quick appetizer with a hearty brown bread.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces Bucheron or other ripened goat's-milk cheese
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon fresh oregano
Pinch of crushed red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sliced whole-grain bread

Steps:

  • Cut the cheese crosswise into 1/2-inch slices, and arrange on a serving platter.
  • Sprinkle with onion, herbs, and red-pepper flakes. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Serve with sliced bread.

MARINATED HERB CHEESE APPETIZER



Marinated Herb Cheese Appetizer image

Marinated herb cheese appetizer, is simple yet elegant. The stunning presentation is backed by the luscious flavors of simple blocks of sharp cheddar, and cream cheeses, doused with summer fresh herbs then combined with loads of fresh garlic, and a mixture of balsamic and cider vinegars. The combination of creamy cheeses and...

Provided by Rebecka Evans

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
8 oz cream cheese
1 tsp sugar
6 oz jar pimentos (red peppers)
4 clove garlic
4 Tbsp italian flat leaf parsley
1 bunch green onions (both green and white parts)
3 Tbsp fresh chopped basil
2 tsp fresh chopped oregano
1/2 c good quality balsamic vinegar
1/4 c apple cider vinegar
3/4 c good quality olive oil
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
1 pkg crackers
1 loaf french bread
1 bunch edible flowers

Steps:

  • 1. Cut cheeses into 1/4 inch squares then in half again Arrange slices on their ends, alternating one piece cheddar then one piece cream cheese. Make sure cheese is very cold before slicing or it may be necessary to spread the cream cheese over the cheddar with a knife.
  • 2. Mince garlic and dice pimentos (red peppers), finely chop fresh herbs. Combine herbs, and peppers in a small bowl, add all remaining ingredients, blend well to combine Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3. Pour marinade over arranged cheese, cover and refrigerate overnight. There will be a lot of liquid at first but it will absorb into the cheese during the marinating process. Serve with crackers and french bread slices

HERB-MARINATED CHICKEN WINGS STUFFED WITH SCALLION GOAT CHEESE



Herb-Marinated Chicken Wings Stuffed With Scallion Goat Cheese image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield Twelve servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces goat cheese, softened
2 scallions, finely chopped
24 chicken wings
3 large cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Stir together the goat cheese and scallions. Separate the chicken wings at the small joint and save the wing tips for another purpose, like stock. Loosen the skin over the top of the remaining portions, making a pocket between the skin and meat. Fill each pocket with about 1 teaspoon of the goat cheese mixture; do not overfill.
  • Combine the garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper and oil in a large bowl. Add the chicken wings and turn to coat well. Refrigerate for several hours.
  • Preheat the broiler. Place the chicken wings on a broiler pan with a drip tray and broil until the skin is browned and chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 216, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 180 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HERB-MARINATED YOGURT CHEESE



Herb-Marinated Yogurt Cheese image

Here is something else you can do with plain yogurt. This is a great do ahead app for your holiday parties!

Provided by Malinda Coletta

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lb yogurt, low-fat, plain
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 tsp oregano, dried
1 tsp thyme, leaves
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1 c olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the yogurt, salt, and pepper and let drain, refrigerated, for 3 days in a cheesecloth-lined colander or a cheesecloth or muslin bag set over a bowl. There must be space underneath the sack to allow the whey to drain.
  • 2. Divide the cheese into 2-ounce portions and place on parchment-lined trays. Allow to drain and dry uncovered overnight, refrigerated.
  • 3. Combine the remaining ingredients to make marinade. Add the cheese, and marinate 12 to 24 hours before serving.

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