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Marinated Cheese Recipe

Easy Marinated Cheese Recipe with Creamy and Flavorful Herb Blend

Discover a delightful Marinated Cheese recipe, perfect for gatherings or snack time, combining cheddar and cream cheese with vibrant herbs.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Party
Cuisine: American
Calories: 262
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese
  • 1 pound medium cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces cream cheese freeze for 1 hour
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Knife
  • mixing bowl
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Freeze the cream cheese for 1 hour.
  2. Stir together all the ingredients for the marinade and set aside.
  3. Cut the cheddar cheese into equal squares (about 1.5”x1.5” and 1/4” thick).
  4. Slice the partially frozen cream cheese into squares matching the size of the cheddar cheese.
  5. Arrange rows of cheese in a baking dish, alternating between cheddar and cream cheese.
  6. Spoon the marinade equally over the cheese. Cover tightly and refrigerate to let the flavors meld.
  7. Remove the marinated cheese about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 10gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 405mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Feel free to swap out cheeses or add spices to customize to your taste. Keep leftover marinated cheese in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

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