Southern-Style Layered Marinated Cheese
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
Cheese
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese cut into small squares
- 8 ounces white cheddar cheese cut into small squares
- 8 ounces block-style cream cheese cut into small squares
White Wine Vinegar Marinade
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley
- 2 ounces diced pimentos drained
- 2 tablespoons green onions finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon salt optional
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper optional
Instructions
- Cut both of the cheddar cheeses and the cream cheese into 1-inch x 1-inch pieces about ¼ inch thick. Arrange them on a rimmed edge serving platter in an alternating pattern beginning with a row of white cheddar, then a row of sharp cheddar, followed by cream cheese, then repeat until all the cheese has been used. Set aside.8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, 8 ounces white cheddar cheese, 8 ounces block-style cream cheese
- In a measuring cup, bowl, or jar with a lid, mix together the olive oil, vinegar, parsley, pimentos, green onions, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper.½ cup extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup white wine vinegar, ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley, 2 ounces diced pimentos, 2 tablespoons green onions, 1 garlic clove, 1 teaspoon dried basil, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pour the marinade over the cheese. Serve with your favorite crackers, veggie slices, or toasted bread.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 2 ounces of the marinated cheese. Actual calories will vary.
- The dish can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Southern-Style Layered Marinated Cheese
Serving Size
2 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
305
% Daily Value*
Fat
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
12
g
60
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
57
mg
19
%
Sodium
358
mg
15
%
Potassium
81
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
874
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
292
mg
29
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
