Marinated Cheese

[Ro-Ro]

I've make this recipe for about 10 years. Its always a hit at parties:


MARINATED CHEESE


½ CUP OLIVE OIL
½ CUP RED WINE VINEGAR
3 CLOVES CHOPPED GARLIC
½ CUP CHOPPED GREEN ONIONS
3 TBSP. FRESH OR DRIED PARSLEY
3/4 TBSP. FRESH OR DRIED BASIL
1 TBSP GRANULATED SUGAR
½ TSP. SALT
½ TSP. PEPPER
1 8 OZ. CUBED CHEDDAR CHEESE OR COLBY
JACK
1 8 OZ. CUBED CREAM CHEESE



DIRECTIONS:


• In a jar with a lid, place the first 9 ingredients and shake.
• In pan or dish alternate cheese cubes.
• Pour over mixture from jar.
• Refrigerate for approx 8 hours.
• Serve.

Delicious!

[BJinTexas]

Re: Marinated Cheese

sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing I guess the cream cheese really needs to be chilled before cubing.

[luvs2eat]

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Do you serve the cheeses in the marinade? Or take them out and put 'em on a serving plate? Sounds yummy!

[Bean]

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Hey Ro Ro, your recipe is pretty close to the one I make. Good stuff and great for parties.

I have never used basil, but think I will next time.



I got this out of one of my magazines many years ago. I add sliced jalapenos on as well.

*This is best served after sitting out for a bit.


SOUTHWESTERN CHEESE APPETIZER

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 (7.5 oz.) jar roasted sweet red peppers, drained and diced
3 green onions, minced
3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
1 8 ounce block sharp cheddar cheese, chilled
1 8 ounce block Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers, chilled
1 8 ounce package cream cheese, chilled

Wisk first 3 ingredients until mixture is blended. Stir in diced red peppers with next 6 ingredients. Cut block of cheddar cheese in half lengthwise. Cut halves crosswise into 1/4 inch thick slices repeat with Monterey Jack cheese and cream cheese. Arrange cheese slices alternately in a shallow baking dish. Standing slice on edge. Pour marinade over cheesed, cover and chill 8 hours. Transfer cheese to a serving plate and spoon remaining marinade over top. Serve with assorted crackers... ENJOY!

[Ro-Ro]

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Luvs, yes you marinate the cheeses in the marinade mixture.

Bean - yours sounds yummy too.

Bj - if I have the time, I put the cream cheese in the freezer for about 10 minutes before cubing.

[BJinTexas]

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Thanks Ro! Both recipes sound delicious..I'm anxious to enjoy this Beth

[luvs2eat]

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[QUOTE=Ro-Ro;252725]Luvs, yes you marinate the cheeses in the marinade mixture.

Bean - yours sounds yummy too.

Bj - if I have the time, I put the cream cheese in the freezer for about 10 minutes before cubing.[/QUOTE]

Yea, I got that the cheese marinates in the marinade... but when you serve it, do you take the cheese out of the marinade and put it on a plate w/ toothpicks or something, or do you serve it in the dish w/ the marinade?

[wishingstar]

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These sound great ....I love cheese!!!!

TY for recipes

[Ro-Ro]

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Luvs, no I don't take out the cheese from the marinade. I find people like to slosh the cheese around the marinade to try to get a little extra on it.

Hope you enjoy.

[BJinTexas]

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hey Ro, how do you think using a mozza cheese rather then cream cheese would be. I only imagine that the cream cheese would get really mushy and fall apart. Thanks, Beth

[Ro-Ro]

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Bj - I'm sure that would work too. I've never ventured out with other cheeses. Maybe a pepperjack against that marinade would be good too.

[chop]

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we are having a potluck baby shower at work on sat.........so i sit here pondering......whose cheese i want to take.....ro's or beans.........ro's or beans.....hard decision! lol.

[Sabine]

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My girlfriend has a recipe like this one, and she uses fresh Mozarella cheese, very good.

[Ro-Ro]

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Chop - either one would be delicious!