Marinated Cheese Recipe

Name: Marinated Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2/3 ounce) envelope Italian salad dressing mix; ½ cup vegetable oil; ¼ cup white vinegar; 2 tablespoons minced green onions; 2 tablespoons water; 1 ½ teaspoons sugar; 1 (8 ounce) package monterey jack cheese, chilled; 1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese, chilled; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, chilled; 1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimiento, drained; assorted cracker

Servings: persons

1 (2/3 ounce) envelope Italian salad dressing mix
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons minced green onions
2 tablespoons water
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
1 (8 ounce) package monterey jack cheese, chilled
1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese, chilled
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, chilled
1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimiento, drained
assorted cracker

1
Whisk together first 6 ingredients.
2
Set aside.
3
Cut Monterey Jack cheese in half lengthwise.
4
Cut each half crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
5
Repeat with Cheddar cheese and cream cheese.
6
Arrange cheese in 4 rows in a shallow 2-qt.
7
baking dish, alternating Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, and cream cheese.
8
Pour marinade over cheese.
9
Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
10
Drain marinade; arrange cheese on a platter in rows.
11
Top with pimiento, and serve with assorted crackers.
12
**I put cooking time as the 8 hours of chill time.

565

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2/3 ounce) envelope Italian salad dressing mix, ½ cup vegetable oil, ¼ cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons minced green onions, and more.

Yes, Marinated Cheese falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Marinated Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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