Marinated Cheese Plate
A cheese platter is always a guaranteed hit, whether you’re hosting a holiday celebration or a relaxed get-together with friends. This version takes things up a notch with a marinated cheese platter that tastes gourmet but is incredibly simple to prepare. Bold, tangy, and richly flavored, it’s the kind of appetizer that guests remember long after the party ends.
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🧀 Marinated Cheese Plate
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | 3/4 cup |
| White wine vinegar | 1/2 cup |
| Roasted red peppers, drained and chopped | 8 oz |
| Green onions, diced | 3 |
| Garlic, minced | 3 cloves |
| Sugar | 1 tsp |
| Dried oregano | 3/4 tsp |
| Sea salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Black pepper | 1 tsp |
| Cream cheese, chilled | 2 (8 oz) packages |
| Mozzarella | 2 (8 oz) blocks |
| Cheddar cheese | 1 (8 oz) block |
Preparation Steps
- Place the cream cheese in the freezer briefly while prepping the rest of the ingredients to make slicing easier later.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, roasted red peppers, green onions, garlic, sugar, oregano, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
- Slice cheddar and mozzarella into ¼-inch thick squares. Remove the cream cheese from the freezer and slice into similar-sized pieces.
- In an 11×7-inch dish, layer the cheeses, alternating between mozzarella, cheddar, and cream cheese until the dish is filled.
- Whisk the marinade again and pour it evenly over the layered cheese.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to develop.
- Serve chilled with crackers, toasted bread, or pretzels.
✨ Creamy, tangy, and full of bold flavor, this marinated cheese platter is an effortless appetizer that always impresses.
