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Jalapeño-Lime Marinated Cheese

Source of Recipe


Taste of the South



List of Ingredients



• 2 (8-ounce) packages Monterey jack cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
  
• 2 (8-ounce) packages sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
  
• 1 fresh jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
  
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  
• ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
  
• ½ tsp sugar
  
• ½ tsp salt
  
• ¼ tsp ground cumin
  
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  
• ½ cup vegetable oil
  
• ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
  
• 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  
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• Tortilla chips
  






Instructions



1. In a shallow dish, place cheeses and jalapeño pepper.
   
   
2. In a small bowl, combine lime juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, cumin, and garlic, whisking to combine. Gradually whisk in oil. Stir in bell pepper and cilantro. Pour over cheese.
   
   
3. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 2 days. Serve with tortilla chips.
   
   Makes approximately 12 servings.