Marinated Cheese Appetizer

 

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 dash salt (to taste)
• 1 dash black pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons minced green onions
• 3 garlic cloves, pressed

Directions:
1 Cut cheddar cheese and cream cheese into 1/4 inch slices, then again in half.
2 Using a small dish, place cheese slices on end alternating cheddar and cream cheese.
3 Make the marinade by combining sugar, basil, salt, pepper, oil, vinegar, pimento, parsley, onion and garlic.
4 Pour marinade over cheese, cover and refrigerate overnight.
5 Serve with crackers.