To Die For Marinated Cheese Appetizer Recipe

Name: To Die For Marinated Cheese Appetizer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 7 ounces roasted red peppers, drained and diced; 3 green onions, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 8 ounces colby-monterey jack cheese; 8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese; 8 -16 ounces cream cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
7 ounces roasted red peppers, drained and diced
3 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces colby-monterey jack cheese
8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese
8 -16 ounces cream cheese

1
Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and lime juice until blended.
2
Stir in red peppers, green onions, parsley, cilantro, sugar, salt and pepper.
3
Set marinade aside.
4
Cut blocks of cheese in half lengthwise.
5
Cut into thin rectangular slices.
6
Arrange cheese slices alternately into a pie dish or other shallow dish, standing slices on end.
7
Pour marinade over slices and spread gently with fork until cheese is pretty much covered.
8
Cover and chill for 8 hours or overnight.
9
Peel back cellophane slightly and pour most of marinade out into sink.
10
Serve with crackers.

1469

kcal

Calories

136

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 7 ounces roasted red peppers, drained and diced, and more.

Yes, To Die For Marinated 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

To Die For Marinated Cheese Appetizer

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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