Marinated Cheese Tasty Appetizer (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup olive oil
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1/2 cup white wine vinegar
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1 (2-ounce) bottle diced pimento, drained
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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3 tablespoons minced green onions
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon sugar
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3/4 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 (8-ounce) block Cheddar cheese
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1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cold
# Instructions:
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Combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, pimento, parsley, green onions, garlic, sugar, basil, salt, and black pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Seal the jar and shake vigorously to blend.
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Cut the Cheddar block in half lengthwise, and then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices to form squares. Repeat with the cream cheese.
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Arrange the cheese squares alternately in a shallow baking dish with slices standing on edge. Depending on the size of the dish, arrange in a single row or two parallel rows. Pour the marinade over the cheese slices, cover, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
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Transfer the cheese slices to a serving platter, maintaining the alternating pattern. Spoon some of the extra marinade over the top and serve with crackers.
# Notes:
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For best results, marinate the cheese overnight to allow the flavors to develop.