Appetizers

Spicy Marinated Cheese

Spicy Marinated Cheese is an easy, make-ahead party appetizer that gets better with time. Squares of cream cheese and cheddar

Serves 10

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The spice comes from a chopped jalapeno and some crushed red pepper flakes.

The cheese gets cut into squares that are just the right size for putting on a cracker.

The cream cheese slices are the best. 🙂

Seriously. They take me to my happy place.

You’ll want to put the cream cheese in the freezer for a little while so that it is firm enough to cut.

You can use roasted red peppers or pimentos instead of the sun-dried tomatoes.

Spicy Marinated Cheese is great for sharing. Put out a bowl of olives next to it for a tasty treat. Maybe add a tray of cured meats and you practically have a whole meal.

Serve Spicy Marinated Cheese with crackers and you have a real crowd-pleaser.

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Recipe

Spicy Marinated Cheese

Spicy Marinated Cheese is an easy, make-ahead party appetizer that gets better with time.

Serves 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
2 garlic cloves, (minced)
1 jalapeno, (minced)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, placed in freezer for 20 minutes
1 (8-ounce) block sharp cheddar or colby jack
2 green onions, (sliced)
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil

Instructions

1
Combine oil through red pepper flakes in a medium bowl and whisk well.
2
Cut cream cheese and cheddar cheese in half lengthwise. Cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Arrange slices alternately on a serving dish that has a little bit of an edge.
3
Pour marinade over cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
4
Sprinkle green onions and sin-dried tomatoes on top and serve with crackers.