MARINATED CHEESE

Submitted by: Amy Beggs


**Ingredients**

½ cup Olive Oil
½ cup White Wine Vinegar (or white distilled vinegar and add a splash of white wine)
3 T chopped fresh parsley
3 T minced green onions
1 tsp sugar
¾ tsp dried basil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (2-oz) jar diced pimiento, drained
1 (8-oz) block sharp cheddar cheese, chilled
1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, chilled

Garnish:  fresh parsley sprigs


**Directions**

Combine first 10 ingredients in a jar or container with a lid.  Cover and shake vigorously.  
Set marinade mixture aside.

Cut cheddar block in half lengthwise.  Cut cross-wise into ¼ inch thick slices.  Set aside.  
Repeat procedure with cream cheese.

Arrange cheese slices alternating cheddar and cream cheese in a shallow baking dish to 
form a row of cheddar/cream cheese/cheddar/cream cheese, etc.

Pour marinade over the cheese and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.

Transfers cheese slices to a serving platter and arrange in the same alternating pattern.  
Spoon the marinade over the cheese slices and garnish with the parsley sprigs if desired.

Serve with assorted crackers.