Marinated Cheese?? How did I not know about this?? Looks delicious!!

I came across this recipe and never knew marinated cheese was a thing, so I thought I'd share.

French-Style Marinated Cheese

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Yield: Serves 3 as appetizer

French-Style Marinated Cheese will dress up your cheese board, appetize your cocktail party, or be a cherished savory gift from your kitchen.

Ingredients

• 6 ounces Jarlsberg Original, Lite or Hickory Smoked Cheese
• 2 ounces black or green olives
• 1 small shallot
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or tarragon (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 1 teaspoon green or black peppercorns
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 glass canning jar (a jar with a tight lid)

Directions

1. Cut cheese into small cubes, thinly slice olives and shallots. Finely chop fresh oregano, crack the peppercorns, and finely mince thyme and garlic.
2. To make marinade: Whisk vinegar with oil, oregano, peppercorns, thyme and garlic. Layer cheese, olives and shallots inside jar. Cover with marinade and seal with lid.
3. Place jar in refrigerator to marinate 1 day. For best results, use within 3-4 days.
4. To serve: Pour out into a bowl to place on your cheese board. Offer toothpicks for guests to spear cheese cubes and olives.
5. If giving as a gift: Leave the lid on and tie a bright ribbon around the top of the jar. Hang a gift tag, and voila!

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