Marinated Cheese Holiday Recipe

Marinated Cheese from Bent Creek Lodge

Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoon minced green onion
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 cup fresh basil – chopped
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic – minced
  • 2 oz jar diced pimento – drained
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese – cubed
  • 8 oz monterey jack cheese – cubed
  • 8 oz whole Black olives – drained
  • 8 oz whole Green olives – drained

Preparation

  • Combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, parsley, green onion, sugar, basil, salt, pepper, garlic and pimentos in jar; cover tightly and shake vigorously.
  • Place cheeses and olives in covered container.
  • Pour over marinade and let it sit in refrigerator at least eight hours before serving.
  • This recipe can be stored, covered in refrigerator for one month and brought out as needed when guests drop by.

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