Marinated Cheese

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Sliced cheddar cheese and cream cheese are topped with fresh herbs and sun-dried tomatoes, then soak in oil and vinegar to flavorful perfection in this Marinated Cheese recipe. An easy party appetizer!

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Prep Time20

Marinade Time6

Total Time6 20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: marinated cheese, marinated cheese recipe

Servings: people

Ingredients

8 oz. block cheddar cheese
8 oz. block cream cheese chilled
2 oz. sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained and very finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp finely chopped basil
1 tsp finely chopped fresh oregano
1 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
2 tsp honey
pinch of salt
pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup white wine vinegar
crackers or crostini for serving

Instructions

Using a sharp knife, cut an 8 oz. block of cheddar in half lengthwise. Cut each half into 1/4"-thick slices to make squares of the cheese. Repeat with an 8 oz. block of chilled cream cheese.
Place the squares of cheese in a serving dish that is at least 1-inch deep, alternating the cheddar and cream cheeses. A 9" baking dish works well for this (make several rows from the cheese squares), or a deep-dish pie plate works if you prefer to arrange the cheeses in a spiral. Set aside.
Add 2 oz. finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes and 3 cloves minced garlic to a bowl or large measuring cup along with 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp finely chopped basil, 1 tsp finely chopped fresh oregano, 1 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme, 2 tsp honey, a pinch of salt, a pinch of red pepper flakes, ½ cup olive oil, and ¼ cup white wine vinegar. Whisk to thoroughly combine.
Pour the marinade over the cheeses, spreading the sun-dried tomatoes and herbs evenly over the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Serve the cheeses in the dish you marinated them in or transfer to a serving platter, making sure to spoon the marinade over the top. Serve with crackers or crostini.

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