Marinated Cheese Plate
A cheese platter is always a crowd-pleaser, perfect for any event from festive holiday gatherings to laid-back weeknight socials. But this isn’t your ordinary cheese—it’s a Marinated Cheese Plate! Despite its gourmet flair and incredible flavor, it’s surprisingly easy to make. If you want a dish that leaves a lasting impression, this is the one.
Ingredients (in table format)
| 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 teaspoon |
| Dried oregano | 3/4 teaspoon |
| Sea salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Black pepper | 1 teaspoon |
| 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 while you prepare the other ingredients—this ensures easier slicing later!
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, red peppers, green onions, garlic, sugar, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Slice the cheddar and mozzarella into squares about ¼ inch thick. Remove the cream cheese from the freezer and slice into similar-sized squares.
- Arrange the cheese slices in an 11×7-inch baking dish, alternating layers of mozzarella, cheddar, and cream cheese until the dish is full.
- Give the marinade a quick whisk to recombine, then pour it evenly over the cheese layers.
- Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld.
- Serve the marinated cheese with crackers, pretzels, or toasted bread, and watch it disappear!
