Ingredients

1/2 cup Olive Oil

1/2 cup white vinegar

1-4oz jar diced pimentos

3tbs chopped fresh parsley

3 tbs minced green onion

3 garlic cloves minced

1 tsp sugar

3/4 tsp basil

1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper

1-8oz block sharp cheddar cheese

1-8ox cream cheese, chilled in freezer

crackers

Preparation

Combine first 10 ingredients and mix throughly.

Cut cheese length wise, then crosswise in 1/4 inch slices.

In a shallow dish that can be covered, alternate cheese slices and pour marinade over cheese and chill 8 hours, basting the cheese occasionally.

To serve, carefully remove cheese with a spatula on the serving dish and pour marinade on top.

Serve with crackers.