Southwestern Cheese Appetizer
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 3/4 ounces jars roasted red peppers, drained and diced
- 3 green onions, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 fresh ground pepper
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, chilled
- 8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, chilled
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, chilled
- Whisk together first 3 ingredients until mixture is blended; stir in diced red peppers and next 6 ingredients.
- Set marinade aside.
- Cut block of cheddar cheese in half lengthwise.
- Cut halves crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Repeat procedure with Monterey jack cheese and cream cheese.
- Arrange cheese slices alternatively in a shallow baking dish, standing slices on edge.
- Pour marinade over cheeses.
- Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
- Transfer cheese to a serving plate, and spoon remaining marinade over top.
- Serve with assorted crackers or even tortilla chips.
olive oil, white wine vinegar, lime juice, red peppers, green onions, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, sugar, salt, ground pepper, cheddar cheese, pepper cheese, cream cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/southwestern-cheese-appetizer-40382 (may not work)