Best Marinated Cheddar Cheese Block Recipes

MARINATED CHEESE

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This special appetizer always makes it to our neighborhood parties and is the first to disappear at the buffet table. It's attractive, delicious-and easy! -Laurie Casper, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 blocks (8 ounces each) white cheddar cheese
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese
3/4 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped green onions
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Assorted crackers or toasted sliced French bread

Steps:

Slice each block of cheddar cheese into twenty 1/4-in. slices. Cut each block of cream cheese into 18 slices. Create four 6-in.-long blocks of stacked cheeses, sandwiching 9 cream cheese slices between 10 cheddar slices for each stack. Place in a 13x9-in. dish., In a small bowl, combine the roasted peppers, oil, vinegars, onions, herbs, sugar, garlic, salt and pepper; pour over cheese stacks. , Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning cheese blocks once. Drain excess marinade. Serve cheese with crackers or toasted bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MARINATED CHEDDAR CHEESE BLOCK

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I first tasted this appetizer at an office Christmas party and I was hooked. It is super easy to make, time saving because you make it the night before and is loaded with great taste. Your mouth with thank you for the explosion of flavors.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories Brunch

Time 10m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces white cheddar cheese, about the same size as the cream cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons basil
3 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

Slice cream cheese and white cheddar cheese into thin slices. (For easier slicing, place cream cheese in freezer for a few minutes.) Alternately layer the two cheeses.
Mix the remaining ingredients together and pour dressing mixture on top of cheese.
Chill overnight.
Serve with a knife to slice through the cheese block and assorted crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 179.4, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 5.9

MARINATED CHEESE APPETIZER

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This recipe was given to me by a friend. I have made it several times, and it doesn't last long! It does take a while to prepare, but it is worth it. Great presentation and delicious flavors.

Provided by Barbara Linn

Categories Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 dash salt (to taste)
1 dash black pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons minced green onions
3 garlic cloves, pressed

Steps:

Cut cheddar cheese and cream cheese into 1/4 inch slices, then again in half.
Using a small dish, place cheese slices on end alternating cheddar and cream cheese.
Make the marinade by combining sugar, basil, salt, pepper, oil, vinegar, pimento, parsley, onion and garlic.
Pour marinade over cheese, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Serve with crackers.