Southwestern Cheese Appetizer Recipe

Name: Southwestern Cheese Appetizer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup white wine vinegar; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 3 3/4 ounces jars roasted red peppers, drained and diced; 3 green onions, minced; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 fresh ground pepper; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, chilled; 8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, chilled; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, chilled

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 3/4 ounces jars roasted red peppers, drained and diced
3 green onions, minced
3 tablespoons fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 fresh ground pepper
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, chilled
8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, chilled
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, chilled

1
Whisk together first 3 ingredients until mixture is blended; stir in diced red peppers and next 6 ingredients.
2
Set marinade aside.
3
Cut block of cheddar cheese in half lengthwise.
4
Cut halves crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
5
Repeat procedure with Monterey jack cheese and cream cheese.
6
Arrange cheese slices alternatively in a shallow baking dish, standing slices on edge.
7
Pour marinade over cheeses.
8
Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
9
Transfer cheese to a serving plate, and spoon remaining marinade over top.
10
Serve with assorted crackers or even tortilla chips.

870

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup white wine vinegar, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 3 3/4 ounces jars roasted red peppers, drained and diced, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Cheese Appetizer falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southwestern Cheese Appetizer

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