Marinated Cheese Plate
Sliced cream cheese, mozzarella, and cheddar are layered with peppers, herbs, and garlic vinaigrette, then chilled into a savory make-ahead appetizer.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 8 oz roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 3 green onions, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 8 oz packages cream cheese, chilled
- 2 8 oz blocks mozzarella cheese
- 1 8 oz block cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place cream cheese in freezer while prepping other ingredients.
- In a bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar, red peppers, green onions, garlic, sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper until fully blended.
- Slice mozzarella, cheddar, and chilled cream cheese into 1/4-inch thick squares.
- Layer sliced cheeses in an 11x7-inch dish, alternating varieties.
- Pour the prepared marinade evenly over the cheese.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 5 hours, or overnight.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels, or toasted bread.
Notes
Use a sharp knife when slicing the cream cheese to keep the squares neat. Marinate overnight for best flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 4.6gProtein: 12.5gFat: 29.9gSaturated Fat: 13.3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 344mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.9g