Contributed By: BakerL128
Cathleen
Wonderfully colorful.
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Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: More than 10
Origin: American
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Holiday: July 4th
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Meal Type: Appetizers
Ingredients
Whisk together:
1/2 cup Olive oil
1/2 cup White wine vinegar
1/4 cup Lime juice
Stir in:
1/2 - 1 (7.5oz) jar roasted sweet red peppers, drained and diced (I use the whole jar)
3 Green onions, minced
3 Tbls. chopped fresh parsley
3 Tbls. chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp. Sugar
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
Set marinade aside.
Preparation
Cut (8oz) block of cheddar and (8oz) block monterey jack in half lengthwise. Cut halves into 1/4" squares and arrange onto serving platter. Can also add cream cheese too (I haven't but the recipe calls for it). Pour marinade over cheeses. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Serve with crackers.
Cook's Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 284
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Total Fat: 25g
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Saturated Fat: 11g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
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Carbohydrates: 3g
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Protein: 12g
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Vitamin A: 141RE
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Vitamin C: 14mg
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Calcium: 347mg
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Sodium: 671mg
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Iron: 1mg
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Fiber: .5g