Best Marinated Cheese With Peppers And Olives Recipes

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MARINATED CHEESE WITH PEPPERS AND OLIVES



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Cheddar cheese, red peppers and pitted ripe olives make a tasty, rustic appetizer when marinated overnight and served with decorative toothpicks. -Polly Brunning, Thaxton, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cans (6 ounces each) pitted ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

GREEK MARINATED ROASTED PEPPERS, OLIVES AND FETA



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Taste a bit of Greece with this classic marinated combo of peppers, olives and cheese.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 45m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 large red bell peppers
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups pitted kalamata olives
8 oz feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 cup)
Baguette slices, if desired

Steps:

  • Set oven control to broil. Place bell peppers on cookie sheet. Broil with tops about 5 inches from heat, turning occasionally, until skin is blistered and evenly browned. Place peppers in a plastic bag and close tightly. Let stand 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in tightly covered container, shake oil, lemon juice, parsley, onion, oregano and garlic.
  • Remove skins, stems, seeds and membranes from peppers. Cut peppers into 1-inch pieces. In glass bowl or jar, place peppers, olives and cheese. Pour marinade over pepper mixture. To serve, use slotted spoon. Serve with baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

MARINATED ROASTED PEPPERS, OLIVES AND CHEESE



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This blend of colorful peppers, Greek olives, mozzarella cheese and fresh, fragrant herbs makes a mouthwatering appetizer or salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 4h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 large red or green bell peppers
1 cup whole Greek or pitted ripe olives
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves or 1/8 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Set oven control to broil.
  • Broil bell peppers with tops about 5 inches from heat, turning occasionally, until skin is blistered and evenly browned. Place peppers in a plastic bag and close tightly. Let stand 20 minutes.
  • Remove skin, stems, seeds and membranes from peppers. Cut peppers into 1/4-inch strips. Place peppers, olives and cheese in glass bowl or jar.
  • Shake remaining ingredients in tightly covered container; pour over pepper mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
  • Store tightly covered in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg

MARINATED CHEESE WITH PEPPERS & OLIVES



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Make and share this Marinated Cheese With Peppers & Olives recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ashbabe

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
12 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes about 2 cups
2 red bell peppers, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 (14 ounce) can whole pitted ripe olives, drained
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in medium bowl.
  • Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.9, Fat 35, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 59.5, Sodium 930.2, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 2, Protein 15.1

SOURDOUGH BREAD WITH MARINATED MANCHEGO CHEESE AND ROASTED PEPPERS



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Categories     Cheese     Pepper     Appetizer     Marinate     No-Cook     Winter     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 green onions, chopped
1 shallot, minced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
12 3x1x1/4-inch slices (about 10 ounces) Spanish Manchego cheese or sharp white cheddar cheese
12 3x1-inch strips drained roasted red peppers from jar
12 1/2-inch-thick sourdough baguette slices

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, green onions, shallot, and cumin seeds in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange cheese slices in 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Place 1 roasted pepper strip atop each cheese slice. Pour dressing over; cover and refrigerate overnight. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before using.
  • Top each baguette slice with 1 cheese and roasted pepper stack. Drizzle with dressing from baking dish. Place on platter and serve.

MARINATED CHEESE AND OLIVES



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These tasty marinated cheese and olives make a great appetizer to serve with crackers or a crusty baguette, or top a salad. And they're a quick-fix food item, perfect for gift giving: tie filled preserve jars with pretty plaid ribbon and attach a small serving fork, et voila! From Southern Livings 'Big Book of Christmas', November 2010. Tip: For best results, use a white vinegar dressing, not red.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs cubed colby-monterey jack cheese
10 -14 ounces kalamata olives, drained (or nicoise olives)
1 (16 ounce) bottle olive oil and vinegar dressing, divided
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
6 garlic cloves, crushed
6 fresh rosemary sprigs

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except the rosemary with half of the bottled dressing in a large bowl; stir gently.
  • Cover and chill at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
  • Divide cheese and olives mixture into six (8-10 ounce) glass containers.
  • Place 1 rosemary sprig in each container.
  • Pour remaining dressing evenly into containers. Cover tightly and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.5, Fat 66.8, SaturatedFat 27.4, Cholesterol 101, Sodium 871.9, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2, Protein 28.2

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