Mediterranean Marinated Cheese

Add this simple, flavor-packed cheese to your next charcuterie platter or pack it in a jar to make a welcome gift for your foodie friends.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) bag * Land O Lakes® Gouda & Havarti Cheese Cubes
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Lemon peel slices of 1 lemon
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 teaspoon black or multi-color whole peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon sundried tomatoes packed in oil, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup (6 ounces) Mixed Greek olive medley, pitted, drained, if desired

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place all ingredients except olives, if using, in 4-cup glass measure or straight-sided jar; stir to combine. Fully submerge contents in oil to prevent early spoilage. Let cheese marinate at least 6 hours or up to 5 days.
2. 2Let stand at least 1 hour to come to room temperature before serving. Add olives, if desired, to mixture before serving; stir to combine. Drain excess oil as desired to serve; reserve any drained oil for storage. Mixture may be stored refrigerated up to 5 days.