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Marinated Olive and Cheese Ring

Marinated Olive and Cheese Ring

The cheese of the month is Hoffman’s Cheese! Pick up your favorite cheeses to make a Marinated Olive and Cheese Ring!

Ingredients

  • 2 (7 oz.) bars Hoffman’s cheese (Hot Pepper, Smokey, Super Sharp, New York Sharp Cheddar, Vermont Sharp Cheddar or Pepper Jack), cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/3 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
  • 1/3 cup pitted Greek olives
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
  • 1 Tbsp. minced fresh basil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (2 oz.) jar pimiento strips, drained and chopped
  • French bread baguette slices

Instructions

  1. On a serving plate, arrange cheeses upright in a ring, alternating slices. Place olives in center.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, parsley, basil and garlic until blended; drizzle over cheeses and olives. Sprinkle with pimientos. Refrigerate, covered, at least 8 hours or overnight. Serve with baguette slices.