Marinated Cheese

Cordi's Marinated Cheese

This appetizer is delicious and beautiful




½ cup olive oil

3 Tbs chopped parsley

1 tsp sugar

½ tsp salt

3 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup white wine vinegar

3 Tbs minced green onion

¾ tsp dried basil

½ tsp fresh ground pepper

1 - 2 oz jar pimiento, drained

1 - 5½x2x1 inch block sharp cheddar cheese (8 oz), chilled

1 - 8 oz pkg cream cheese, chilled

Garnish: fresh parsley sprigs
Combine first 10 ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, shake vigorously. Set aside.

Cut block of cheddar cheese in half lengthwise. Cut crosswise into ¼ inch thick slices; set aside. Repeat procedure with cream cheese.

Arrange cheese slices alternately in a shallow baking dish; standing slices on edges.

Pour marinade over cheese slices. Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 8 hours.

Transfer cheese slices to a serving platter in the same alternating fashion, reserving marinade. Spoon marinade over cheese slices.

Garnish, if desired.

Serve with assorted crackers.

Yields: 12 to 16 Servings