Name: Marinated Italian Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 cups olive oil; 1 strip orange peel; 4 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed; 1 bay leaf; 3 sprigs fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional); 1 can Tuttorosso Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz, drained; 8 ounces Fontina cheese, cubed; 8 ounces Asiago cheese, cubed; 1 1/2 cups pitted Castelvetrano olives; Crostini or crackers, (gluten-free, if necessary) for serving

This easy marinated cheese appetizer combines creamy Fontina, nutty Asiago, savory olives, and Tuttorosso Diced Tomatoes infused with garlic, rosemary and a hint of orange zest. Bursting with bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors, it’s a make-ahead appetizer that’s perfect for holiday gatherings, game days, or effortless entertaining. Serve with crostini or crackers for a crowd-pleasing bite that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. @thefeedfeed

Ingredients

2 cups olive oil
1 strip orange peel
4 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
1 can Tuttorosso Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz, drained
8 ounces Fontina cheese, cubed
8 ounces Asiago cheese, cubed
1 1/2 cups pitted Castelvetrano olives
Crostini or crackers, (gluten-free, if necessary) for serving

Instructions

Step one

Heat the olive oil with the orange peel, garlic cloves, bay leaf, rosemary, and chili flakes in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it starts to sizzle. Add the drained diced tomatoes and stir until just heated through. Allow to cool completely.

Step two

Add the cubed cheeses and the olives to a tall jar (or a large container with a tight fitting lid). Pour the cooled marinade over top. Cover and shake vigorously to combine.

Step 3

Allow mixture to marinate for at least 30 minutes (transfer to the refrigerator if marinating longer, up the 24 hours). If the oil has solidified, leave the jar at room temperature until liquid.