These Marinated Cheese Cubes take just five minutes to make and stays fresh for up to a two weeks in the fridge. (As long as you hide it from the family!) It causes a frenzy at parties and is just what you need when you are trying to keep low carb entertaining simple.

Rustic white bowl with marinated cheese cubes and a wooden spoon sitting on a white napkin resting on a wooden cutting board.

Every now and then, I like to get all fancy when I entertain, but for the most part, I am all about keeping things simple.

Most of the time my spread involved a lot of simple recipes like this marinated cheese. It is simple entertaining at its best!

If you are looking for more fun appetizers, don't miss my Keto Jalapeno Poppers and Keto Fried Pickles.

Variations for This Recipe

Add a seeded diced jalapeno or chipotle chili pepper to the marinade and substitute cilantro for the thyme.
If you want to switch up the herbs, I recommend rosemary. While I love basil, it gets black in the fridge and doesn't work well in this recipe.
Add three thinly sliced garlic cloves to the marinade.
Reduce the cheese to ¾ pound and add in ½ cup olives.
In place of the olive oil, use a pre-seasoned oil like chili oil or garlic oil.

How to Make Keto Marinated Cheese

#1 Dice Cheddar: Cut the cheddar cheese into small cubes.

Photo of cheese, oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, crushed red pepper flakes and thyme in prep bowls.

#2 Make Marinade: Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Add thyme springs.

Process photo - photo of marinade in a small bowl being whisked together.

#3 Pour: Put the cheese in a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over it.

#4 Chill: Chill for 12 hours to allow the flavors to combine. Bring to room temperature before serving. This recipe will keep for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.

Overhead photo of marinated cheese in a glass jar sitting on a cutting board. — One of the easiest ways to store this recipe is in a glass jar with a secure lid.

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5 from 2 votes

Marinated Cheese Recipe

This simple appetizer is a perfect for simple entertaining! You can make it up to two weeks ahead of time. Just don’t forget to let it come to room temperature prior to serving.

Prep Time5

Time to Marinate12

Total Time5

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword: zesty

Servings:

Calories: 235.82kcal

Author: Wendy Polisi

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Equipment

Knife
Shallow Bowl
Glass Jar for storage

Ingredients

1 pound sharp grass-fed cheddar cheese
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 sprigs thyme

Instructions

Cut the cheddar cheese into cubes.
Add olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper flakes to a small bowl.
Whisk to combine.
Add thyme.
Place cheddar cheese in a shallow bowl and pour the marinate over it.
Cover and chill for at least 12 hours.
Bring to room temperature before serving.

Notes

Variations:

Add a seeded diced jalapeno or chipotle chili pepper to the marinade and substitute cilantro for the thyme.
Add three thinly sliced garlic cloves to the marinade.
Reduce the cheese to ¾ pound and add in ½ cup olives.
In place of the olive oil, use a pre-seasoned oil like chili oil or garlic oil.

Storage

You can keep this recipe in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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