Keto Marinated Cheese

Try this addictive marinated Cheddar cheese recipe that could become one of your new family favorites especially if you're on the keto diet!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 169 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• ½ cup olive oil
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• ⅓ cup white wine vinegar
• 1 (2 ounce) bottle diced pimento, drained
• 3 tablespoons minced green onions
• 1 (8 ounce) package block sharp Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place Cheddar cheese and cream cheese in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up before slicing.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine olive oil, vinegar, parsley, basil, green onions, garlic, pimento, sugar, salt, and pepper in a lidded jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously. Set marinade aside.

Step 3

Remove cheeses from the freezer. Cut block of Cheddar cheese in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Set aside. Cut the block of cream cheese following the same procedure. Arrange alternating Cheddar and cream cheese slices standing on edges in a shallow baking dish. Pour marinade over cheese. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.

Step 4

Transfer cheese slices to a serving platter in the same alternating pattern. Spoon marinade over the cheese.