Marinated Cheese Squares

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
3 tbsps chopped fresh parsley
3 tbsps minced green onions (optional)
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (2-ounce) jar pimiento, drained
1 jar capers, drained
1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese
1 (8-ounce) block mild cheddar cheese, chilled.

Combine all ingredients except cheese, pimiento and capers. Cover tightly and shake vigorously. Set aside.
Blend cream cheese with about 2 tbsps of the marinade. Cut cheddar longwise into 1/4 inch thick slices. Spread cream cheese on slice of cheddar and top with another slice of cheddar. Cut into 1 x 1 inch squares.
Stand cheese 'sandwiches' on their side in serving dish (make sure it has a lip) then pour marinade over cheese. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is great). Top with capers and pimiento, and green onion for garnish.
Serve with crackers or alone speared with toothpicks.

Note: this recipe is very user friendly and could be easily adjusted to include roasted bell peppers, sun dried tomatoes, anything your heart desires.

Enjoy!