Marinated Cheese

1 1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
3 Tbs chopped fresh parsley
3 Tbs minced green onions
1 tsp sugar
3/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained
1 5 1/2-x2-x1-inch block sharp Cheddar cheese (8-ounces), chilled
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, chilled
Garnish: fresh parsley sprigs

Combine first 10 ingredients in a jar, cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Set marinade mixture aside.

Cut block of Cheddar cheese in half lengthwise. Cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices; set aside. Repeat procedure with cream cheese. Arrange cheese slices alternately in a shallow baking dish, standing slices on edges. Pour marinade over cheese slices. Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 8 hours.

Transfer cheese slices to a serving platter in the same alternating fashion, reserving marinade. Spoon marinade over cheese slices. Garnish, if desired. Serve with assorted crackers.
Yield: 12 to 16 appetizer servings


This is a real crowd pleaser!
(Submitted by W. Adamson)