Honey-Thyme Marinated Cheddar Cheese
Looking for a unique appetizer or main feature for your charcuterie board? This honey-thyme marinated cheddar cheese has an irresistible and unforgettable flavor!
Ingredients
- 8 ounce extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, (cut into half-inch cubes)
- 4 to 5 sprigs of fresh thyme
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper, (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Place the cheese cubes and thyme sprigs in a small jar.8 ounce extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, 4 to 5 sprigs of fresh thyme
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, salt, and red pepper.⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Pour the olive oil mixture over the cheese in the jar. Turn the jar upside down a few times to saturate all of the cheese.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
Notes
This recipe is for 8 servings. The number of cheese cubes per serving will depend on what size you cut them into.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Honey-Thyme Marinated Cheddar Cheese
Serving Size
1 ounce
Amount per Serving
Calories
207
% Daily Value*
Fat
18.2
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
7.2
g
36
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3.3
g
Cholesterol
30
mg
10
%
Sodium
250.3
mg
10
%
Potassium
2.8
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
5.3
g
2
%
Fiber
0
g
0
%
Sugar
4.3
g
5
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Net carbs
5.3
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.