Hosting soon? Spice up your appetizer array with this deliciously savory olive oil marinated cheddar cheese. We love using sharp cheddar cheese, fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme, fresh or roasted garlic cloves, and spices like black pepper, oregano, or red pepper flakes. See what combinations you like the best and customize your marinated cheddar to fit your taste.
Serve as part of a festive cheese board, as a spicy cheese and crackers appetizer, or as a delicious high protein snack on its own! Let us know what you think by leaving a review.
Directions
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CUT cheese into ½” cubes on a cutting board.
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DROP into the jar: half the herbs and flavorings, followed by half the cheese cubes.
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LAYER ontop: the rest of the herbs followed by the rest of the cheese cubes.
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POUR all of the olive oil into the jar, submerging the cheese and flavorings. Make sure the oil fully covers all of the cheese. Turn the jar over a few times to mix the flavorings around.
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MARINATE this mixture at room temperature for 2-4 hours, then refrigerate overnight. Olive oil will solidify in the fridge; Bring to room temperature for serving. Serve as part of a cheese board or for a spiced-up snack.
