Marinated Cheese

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 (2 ounce) jar pimientos, drained
• 3 teaspoons parsley, chopped
• 3 teaspoons green onions, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, chilled

Recipe

• 1 mix everything but the cheeses together in the marinating container.
• 2 slice the cheddar from one end into thin strips.
• 3 cut the cream cheese in half (use a wet knife) so you get two 3â€?x5â€?x1/2â€? pieces,.
• 4 then slice the pieces from the end to form strips.
• 5 alternate strips of cheddar and cream cheese (start with cheddar and finish with cheddar).
• 6 to form 2â€? high stacks.
• 7 place in the marinade and let sit 2 hours.
• 8 serve with a variety of crackers.