Marinated Cheese

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) blocks 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 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

Recipe

• 1 slice each block of cheddar cheese into twenty 1/4-inch slices.
• 2 cut each block of cream cheese into 18 slices; sandwich between cheddar slices, using a knife to spread evenly.
• 3 create four 6-inch long blocks of cheese; place in a 13x9-inch dish.
• 4 combine the roasted peppers, oil, vinegars, onions, herbs, sugar, garlic, salt and pepper; pour over cheese.
• 5 cover and refrigerate overnight, turning once.
• 6 drain excess marinade.
• 7 serve cheese with bread or crackers.