Marinated Cheese

A great appetizer which can be made the day before serving.

Ingredients

• 1 (.7 ounce) envelope Italian dressing mix
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons minced green onion
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) block Monterey Jack cheese, chilled
• 1 (8 ounce) block Cheddar cheese, chilled
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, chilled
• 1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimiento, drained
• Assorted crackers

Instructions

1. Whisk together first six ingredients; set aside.
2. Cut Monterey Jack cheese in half lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into 1/4 inch thick slices.
3. Repeat with Cheddar cheese and cream cheese.
4. Arrange cheese in 4 rows in a shallow 2-quart baking dish, alternating Monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese and cream cheese.
5. Pour marinade over cheese.
6. Cover and chill for at least 8 hours.
7. Drain marinade; arrange cheese on a platter in rows.
8. Top with pimiento, and serve with assorted crackers.