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Marinated Cheese
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Instructions
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Whisk together the first 6 ingredients. Set aside.
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Cut Monterey Jack cheese in half lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Repeat with Cheddar cheese and cream cheese.
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Arrange cheese in 4 rows in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish, alternating Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese.
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Pour marinade over cheese. Cover and chill for at least 8 hours.
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Drain marinade; arrange cheese on a platter in rows. Top with pimiento, and serve with assorted crackers.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Cube Your Cheese Strategically 🧀Cut cheese into uniform ¾-inch cubes so the marinade penetrates evenly; avoid cutting cream cheese too small as it will break apart in the acidic vinegar mixture.
- Balance Your Marinade Ratio ⚖️Use equal parts vinegar and oil (typically 1:1) to prevent the marinade from becoming too acidic, which can cause the cheese to weep or become grainy over time.
- Marinate in Stages for Maximum Flavor 🕐Start marinating for just 2-4 hours before serving, then refrigerate; longer than 24 hours can make the cheese overly acidic and compromise texture, so refresh with fresh marinade if needed.
- Toast Your Italian Dressing Mix 🌟Lightly bloom the Italian dressing mix in warm oil for 1-2 minutes before adding liquid to awaken the dried herbs and spices, creating deeper, more complex flavors.
- Prep Onions and Pimentos Properly 🌶️Slice onions thin and pat pimentos dry before adding to the marinade; this prevents excess moisture from diluting the flavoring and keeps the mixture from becoming watery.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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