How to Make Keto Marinated Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and easy appetizer that is friendly to your keto diet? Look no further than this Keto Marinated Cheese recipe. This dish is perfect for entertaining or for a simple snack at home. With its flavorful marinade and creamy cheese, it will be a hit at any gathering.

What makes this recipe so great for those following a keto diet is that it is low in carbs and high in fat, making it a satisfying and guilt-free choice. The marinade is packed with bold flavors ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package block sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 3 tablespoons minced green onions
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (2 ounce) bottle diced pimento, drained
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Place Cheddar cheese and cream cheese in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up before slicing.
  • Meanwhile, combine olive oil, vinegar, parsley, basil, green onions, garlic, pimento, sugar, salt, and pepper in a lidded jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously. Set marinade aside.
  • Remove cheeses from the freezer. Cut block of Cheddar cheese in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Set aside. Cut the block of cream cheese following the same procedure. Arrange alternating Cheddar and cream cheese slices standing on edges in a shallow baking dish. Pour marinade over cheese. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
  • Transfer cheese slices to a serving platter in the same alternating pattern. Spoon marinade over the cheese.
  • Nutrition

    169 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 203mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 117mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 48mg