Olive Oil Marinated Cheese Curds
Natural white cheese curds infused with fresh herbs.
OVERALL
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 large sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary – about 4 inches long
- 1 small dried red chile, cut in three pieces
CHEESE
- 5 oz. Bag Ellsworth Natural Cheese Curds
- In a small saucepan, heat olive oil, thyme, rosemary and chile over medium heat until the oil is hot – about two minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Put cheese curds in a glass bowl. Pour the olive oil mixture over curds, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Remove from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature before serving.
Note: Can marinate up to three days – the longer the better for more flavor!