Description
This is a very colorful and tasty appetizer. Because it has such a stunning presentation, it is a great appetizer for the holidays. I take this to every function and gathering we attend – only because everyone else requests it!
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup white wine vinegar
- 1 (2 ounce) bottle diced pimento, drained
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons minced green onions
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¾ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cold
Instructions
- In a jar with a tight fitting lid
- combine the olive oil
- wine vinegar
- pimento
- parsley
- green onion
- garlic
- sugar
- basil
- salt and pepper. Shake vigorously to blend. Set aside.
- Cut the block of Cheddar cheese in half lengthwise. Cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices to form squares. Repeat with cream cheese. Arrange cheese squares alternately in a shallow baking dish with slices standing on edge. You can arrange in a single long row
- or 2 parallel rows depending on the size of your dish. Pour the marinade from the jar over the cheese slices
- cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours
- or overnight.
- To serve
- remove slices to a serving platter so they are still arranged in an alternating pattern. Spoon some of the extra marinade over the cheese
- and serve with crackers.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 16