Description
Prepare this marinated cheese for an easy and flavorful appetizer. It’s perfect for gatherings or a simple snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces block cheese, such as mozzarella or provolone, cubed
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cubed cheese, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Mix gently to ensure the cheese is well coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, let the marinated cheese sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Serve with crackers or bread.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the level of spiciness.
- For best flavor, marinate the cheese overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg