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Marinated Cheese Plate Recipe

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  • Author: Sky
  • Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 16

Description

This Marinated Cheese Plate is a flavorful appetizer perfect for gatherings, featuring a delightful combination of cream cheese, mozzarella, and cheddar marinated in a tangy blend of olive oil, white wine vinegar, roasted red peppers, and fresh seasonings. The cheese slices absorb the vibrant marinade over several hours, resulting in a creamy, zesty dish that's perfect with crackers, pretzels, or toasted bread.

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 8 oz roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
  • 3 green onions, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Cheese

  • 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, chilled
  • 2 (8 oz) blocks mozzarella cheese
  • 1 (8 oz) block cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Chill Cream Cheese: Place the cream cheese in the freezer while prepping other ingredients to ensure it slices cleanly and evenly.
  2. Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, roasted red peppers, diced green onions, minced garlic, sugar, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper until fully blended to create a flavorful marinade.
  3. Slice Cheeses: Slice the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses into small squares about 1/4 inch thick. Remove the cream cheese from the freezer and slice it into similar-sized squares for uniform layering.
  4. Arrange Cheese: In an 11x7-inch baking dish, line up the cheese slices in an alternating pattern of mozzarella, cheddar, and cream cheese until the dish is completely filled.
  5. Marinate Cheese: Whisk the marinade one more time if needed, then pour it evenly over the arranged cheese slices in the dish.
  6. Refrigerate: Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to marinate for 5 hours or up to overnight, allowing the cheese to absorb the marinade flavors thoroughly.
  7. Serve: Once marinated, serve the cheese plate chilled alongside crackers, pretzels, or toasted bread for a delicious appetizer.

Notes

  • For best slicing, ensure cream cheese is well chilled or slightly frozen before cutting.
  • Marinate the cheese at least 5 hours, but overnight will deepen the flavors further.
  • This dish is best served cold or at room temperature.
  • Use a baking dish size close to 11x7 inches to arrange the cheese properly.
  • Add herbs like fresh basil or parsley for an extra fresh touch if desired.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://skysrecipes.com/marinated-cheese-plate-recipe/