Marinated Cheese

This a recipe from Southern Living from years ago.  It is a great appetizer for a cocktail party.  The cheese soaks in the Italian dressing and gives it great flavor.  The green onions and pimentos give it a pop of color.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 pack of Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix
• ½ C. olive oil
• ¼ C. balsamic vinegar
• ½ T. sugar
• 2 T. water
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 (2 oz.) jar of pimentos, diced
• 1 (8 oz.) block of sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 oz.) block of Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 (8 oz.) block of cream cheese

Directions:

1. Combine the first 7 ingredients by whisking together, then set aside
2. Cut each of the cheeses horizontally, then cut each of the 6 blocks into ¼ inch slices
3. Make little cheese sandwiches with a slice of cheddar on one side, a slice of Monterey Jack on the other side and  the cream cheese in the middle
4. Lay the cheese in a rectangular glass dish with 3 or 4 rows of cheese
5. Cover with the dressing and refrigerate overnight
6. Serve the next day with assorted crackers and a small fork or tongs to grab the cheese stacks

Tips and Tricks:

• I serve this with Wheat Thins and Sociables.
• I don’t recommend using the 1/3 less fat cream cheese for this recipe.  It is too soft when slicing and doesn’t hold up as well.