Meals Matter

Southwestern Cheese Appetizer

Contributed By: BakerL128
Cathleen

Wonderfully colorful.

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.

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Recipe Details

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

Nutrient Information

Calories: 284
Total Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Protein: 12g
Vitamin A: 141RE
Vitamin C: 14mg
Calcium: 347mg
Sodium: 671mg
Iron: 1mg
Fiber: .5g