Marry Me Monday: A Shower Recipe

As promised, I am sharing the recipe from the amazing marinated cheese platter that my MOH made for my bridal shower!  Enjoy!

Marinated Cheese

½ c. olive oil

½ c. white wine vinegar

1 (2 oz.) bottle diced pimento, drained

3 T. chopped fresh parsley

3 T. minced green onions

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 t. sugar

¾ t. dried basil

½ t. salt

½ t. pepper

1 (8 oz.) pkg Cheddar cheese

1 (8 oz.) pkg cream cheese, cold

In a jar with a tight lid, combine oil, vinegar, pimento, parsley, onion, garlic, sugar, basil, salt & pepper.  Shake vigorously to blend.  Set aside.  Cut cheddar in half lengthwise.  Cut crosswise into ¼ inch slices to form squares.  Repeat with cream cheese.  Arrange squares alternately in a shallow baking dish.  Pour marinade over the cheese, cover & refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight.  Remove from dish to serving platter.  Spoon extra marinade over cheese and serve with crackers if desired.

**Note – I put the cream cheese in the freezer for about 20-30 minutes before slicing.