Marinated Cheese

Marinated Cheese and Herbs Appetizer Recipe - easy and super delicious serve with crackers

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5 from 6 votes

Simple to make appetizer recipe that tastes good and is easy on the cook!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword cheese, herbs, marinated

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 346kcal

Author Debi

Ingredients

6 ounces Extra Sharp Cheddar cheese
6 ounces Smoked Gouda
1 small shallot thinly sliced
1 clove garlic thinly sliced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano plus additional sprigs for garnish
2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves removed and chopped, plus additional sprigs for garnish
Freshly ground black pepper
¾ cup grapeseed oil

Instructions

In a large glass jar with a tight fitting lid, layer cheese, shallot, garlic, herbs, and black pepper. Place herb sprigs around inside the jar. Pour oil over the top. Tightly seal with lid.
Place jar in refrigerator, and marinate one day. If the oil doesn't cover the cheese, just flip the jar over a few times. For best results, use within 3-4 days.
To serve: Pour everything into a bowl, and serve with crackers. Cheese can be scooped up with crackers, toothpicks, or use your hands.

Notes

The serving amounts will vary depending on how much people eat at a party.

I’ve found that grapeseed oil has a more neutral flavor, which allows the flavors of the herbs and cheese to shine. It also will stay liquid in the fridge, where I’ve found that olive oil will solidify in the fridge. If you don’t have grapeseed oil, or don’t want to buy it, feel free to use another oil, but I do think grapeseed oil works best here.

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