MARINATED CHEESE

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

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • Slice each block of cheddar cheese into twenty 1/4-inch slices.
  • Cut each block of cream cheese into 18 slices; sandwich between cheddar slices, using a knife to spread evenly.
  • Create four 6-inch long blocks of cheese; place in a 13x9-inch dish.
  • Combine the roasted peppers, oil, vinegars, onions, herbs, sugar, garlic, salt and pepper; pour over cheese.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning once.
  • Drain excess marinade.
  • Serve cheese with bread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2253.4, Fat 207.4, SaturatedFat 99.2, Cholesterol 488.5, Sodium 2737.9, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 22.2, Protein 71.5

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