Marinated Cheese Appetizer
Transform your appetizer game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Marinated Cheese Appetizer. Perfect for entertaining, this dish combines creamy cheddar and tangy cream cheese cubes soaked in a delectable marinade of olive oil, white wine vinegar, fresh parsley, green onions, garlic, and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. This no-cook recipe is an entertainer's dream, requiring just 20 minutes of prep before the marinade works its magic overnight. Serve these savory, herb-infused bites with crackers, bread, or toothpicks for a crowd-pleasing starter that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ideal for holidays, parties, or any cheese lover’s gathering, this make-ahead appetizer is guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cheddar cheese (block/firm)
- 8 ounces Cream cheese (block/firm)
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup White wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Minced fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Minced green onions
- 2 cloves Minced fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Cut the cheddar and cream cheese into 1-inch cubes. Aim for them to be roughly the same size for even marinating. Place the cubes on a large platter or tray slightly apart and refrigerate while preparing the marinade.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, minced parsley, green onions, garlic, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Arrange the cheese cubes in an alternating pattern inside a shallow dish or container (a casserole dish or resealable container works well).
Pour the marinade evenly over the cheese cubes, ensuring all pieces are coated. If needed, gently tilt the dish to distribute the marinade.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap or the container lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. This allows the flavors to meld and infuse into the cheese.
Before serving, bring the cheese to room temperature for about 20–30 minutes. Arrange the marinated cheese cubes on a serving platter, pouring some of the marinade over the top for added flavor.
Serve with toothpicks, crackers, or fresh bread slices, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 266.1 g | 341% | |
| Saturated Fat | 114.6 g | 573% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 486 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 3380 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 74.0 g | 148% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1862 mg | 143% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 692 mg | 15% | |
*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.
