Marinated Cheese Appetizer

Here’s a classic Marinated Cheese Appetizer that’s easy, make-ahead, and great for entertaining 🧀

Marinated Cheese Appetizer

Ingredients

• 1 lb cheese, cut into ½–¾ inch cubes
  (Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby, mozzarella, Havarti, or a mix work well)

• ½ cup olive oil

• ¼ cup white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar

• 1 small jar (2 oz) pimientos, drained

• 2–3 green onions, thinly sliced

• 1–2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried basil

• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the cheese
   Place cheese cubes in a shallow dish or airtight container.

2. Make the marinade
   Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, pimientos, green onions, garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

3. Marinate
   Pour marinade over cheese and gently toss to coat.

4. Chill
   Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, stirring once or twice.

5. Serve
   Let sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes before serving. Serve with toothpicks, crackers, or crusty bread.

Easy Variations

• Italian-style: Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and olives

• Herb-forward: Use fresh rosemary, thyme, and parsley

• Spicy: Add diced pepperoncini or a splash of hot sauce

• Mediterranean: Add feta, roasted red peppers, and a pinch of za’atar

If you’d like, I can tailor this for holiday parties, low-carb, or gift jars 🎁