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Mediterranean Marinated Cheese

This Mediterranean marinated cheese features slices of havarti alternating with slices of cream cheese in a festive olive and sundried tomato vinaigrette.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Freeze Time:
15 mins
Marinate Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
16

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 1 (8 ounce) block dill havarti cheese

  • 1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, cold

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped marinated, drained sundried tomatoes

  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley

  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onion

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped olives

  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons lemon pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Place havarti and cream cheese in freezer for 15 minutes while marinade is prepared.

  2. Whisk oil, red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, sundried tomatoes, parsley, green onion, olives, garlic, sugar, oregano, lemon pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper together in a bowl until well combined; set aside.

  3. Cut havarti block in half lengthwise, then cut each piece into 1/4-inch slices, to form squares. Repeat with cream cheese.

  4. Alternate cheese squares in a shallow baking dish with slices standing on each edge and sandwiched against each other. These can be arranged in 2 to 4 rows, depending on the size of the casserole dish. Pour marinade over cheese, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight.

  5. To serve, transfer slices to a serving platter so they are still arranged in an alternating fashion. Spoon some of the marinade over the top. Serve with crackers.

    baking dish with marinated cheese and marinade surrounded by crackers

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

169 Calories
16g Fat
2g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 169
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 243mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g 9%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 115mg 9%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 79mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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