SOUTHWESTERN CHEESE APPETIZER

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This is great little zippy appetizer that I made recently from Southern Living Magazine. It went over real well with my guests.

Provided by lisar

Categories Cheese

Time 9h

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 3/4 ounces jars roasted red peppers, drained and diced
3 green onions, minced
3 tablespoons fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 fresh ground pepper
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, chilled
8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, chilled
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, chilled

Steps:

Whisk together first 3 ingredients until mixture is blended; stir in diced red peppers and next 6 ingredients.
Set marinade aside.
Cut block of cheddar cheese in half lengthwise.
Cut halves crosswise into ¼-inch thick slices.
Repeat procedure with Monterey jack cheese and cream cheese.
Arrange cheese slices alternatively in a shallow baking dish, standing slices on edge.
Pour marinade over cheeses.
Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
Transfer cheese to a serving plate, and spoon remaining marinade over top.
Serve with assorted crackers or even tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3576.2, Fat 331.5, SaturatedFat 155.9, Cholesterol 689.5, Sodium 5932, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 9.2, Protein 131.4