Garlic and Sage Marinated Cheese
Elevate your appetizer game with this bold and flavorful Garlic and Sage Marinated Cheese recipe! Featuring rich cubes of semi-soft cheese like goat cheese, feta, or mozzarella, this dish is infused with the savory essence of fresh sage, thinly sliced garlic, and zesty lemon. Hints of red chili flakes and whole black peppercorns add a subtle kick, while extra virgin olive oil ties it all together into a luxuriously smooth marinade. Prep takes just 15 minutes, and after a quick overnight rest, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing hors d’oeuvre perfect for serving with crusty bread, crackers, or a vibrant charcuterie board. Impress your guests with this simple yet decadent snack that maximizes flavor with minimal effort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Semi-soft cheese (goat cheese, feta, or mozzarella)
- 6 leaves Fresh sage leaves
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 250 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Cut the semi-soft cheese into bite-sized cubes or roughly 1-inch pieces and set aside.
Peel the garlic cloves and slice them thinly.
In a clean glass jar or container, arrange a layer of the cheese cubes at the bottom.
Sprinkle a few sage leaves, garlic slices, a pinch of red chili flakes, a few black peppercorns, and a bit of lemon zest over the first layer of cheese.
Continue layering the cheese and seasonings until all the ingredients are used up, ensuring even distribution of flavors throughout the jar.
Sprinkle salt over the top, then pour the olive oil into the jar, making sure all the cheese is completely submerged. Add more olive oil if necessary.
Seal the jar tightly and gently shake it to mix the contents slightly.
Refrigerate the marinated cheese for at least 12-24 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
When ready to serve, bring the cheese to room temperature. Serve with crusty bread, crackers, or alongside olives and cured meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 276.7 g | 355% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.9 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 1665 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 36.9 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 765 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 244 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
