Marinated Cheese Appetizer

RECIPES
Written By By Kelly Doherty

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup white wine vinegar

3 tbsp chopped parsley

2 tbsp green onions, minced

1 tsp sugar

3/4 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 (2 ounce ) jar diced pimentos, drained

1 (8 ounce) block sharp cheddar cheese

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, chilled


PREPARE

Combine first 10 ingredients in a jar, cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Cut the block of cheddar cheese in half lengthwise. Cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices and set aside. Do the same with the cream cheese.

CHILL & SERVE

Stand cheese slices on edge in a shallow dish, alternating types of cheese. Pour marinade over the cheese. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours. Spoon marinade over top again before serving. Serve with assorted crackers.

By Kelly Doherty

Kelly Doherty is the Branding and Marketing Director of Kiepersol in Tyler Texas. She has been with the estate since its inception in 1998 creating the brand from the ground up, literally helping plant the first Cabernet and Sangiovese vines. 

A photographer, graphic designer, and writer at heart, the winery and vineyard are the inspired backdrop for Kelly’s creative endeavors. She designs the website, runs the social media team, and hosts a vineyard blog. She is a wine and spirits packaging expert with over 25 years of designing eye-catching classic and timeless designs.

She holds a WSET Level 2 Award in Wines from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust and is in the midst of the exciting journey of Level 3. Teaching and giving behind-the-scenes tours on the estate are her passion. You can also find her creating wine pairing dinners with chefs across the state.

Her other adventures include life coaching and podcasting. Kelly is the creator of the ‘Drink a Little’ podcast that explores the possibilities intertwined in the world of wine and wellness. Each week a different wine from around the world is tasted and paired with a conversation about creating a balanced and abundant life without overdrinking.

*Kiepersol is a Texas wine and culinary destination with a vineyard, winery, distillery, steak house, fifteen B&B rooms, and even an RV Park located in the countryside ten miles south of Tyler, Texas. Kiepersol has recently won the Top Texas Winery Award from the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition of 2024.

kellydoherty.com

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