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This is a very colorful and tasty appetizer with a great
presentation. Because of its beautiful presentation, it makes a great holiday
appetizer. All your friends will beg for this recipe.
Check out
Appetizer Recipes and
Cheese Appetizer Recipes for more great appetizer ideas.
Marinated Cheese Appetizer Recipe
Recipe Type:
Appetizer,
Cheddar Cheese
Yields:
12 to 16 servings
Prep time: 20 min
Ingredients:
Marinade (see recipe below)
1 (8-ounce) block sharp cheddar cheese, chilled
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, chilled
Fresh Parsley sprigs for garnish
Preparation:
Prepare Marinade; set aside.
Cut the block of cheddar cheese in
half lengthwise. Then, cut crosswide into 1/4-inch slices; set aside. Repeat the
same procedure with the cream cheese.
Arrange the cheddar cheese and
cream cheese slices alternately in a shallow baking dish, standing the slices on their sides. Pour
the prepared Marinade over the cheese slices, cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 8 hours.
After refrigerating, transfer
cheese slices to a serving platter in the same alternating fashion, reserving
marinade. Spoon marinade over the cheese slices. Garnish with parsley and serve with assorted crackers.
Makes 12 to 16 serving.
Marinade:
1/2 cup
olive oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons minced green onion
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
black pepper
3 cloves
garlic, minced
1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimento, drained
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine olive oil, vinegar, parsley, green
onion, sugar, basil, salt, pepper, pimento, and garlic. Cover the jar tightly
and shake well; set aside until ready to use.
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