Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Marinated Cheese Curds
- Prep time
- 15 minutes, plus 24 hours marinating PT0.25M
- Cook time
- 5–7 minutes PT7M
- Yield
- 6–8 servings
- Difficulty
Great for cheese boards, antipasto platters or an anytime snack, these cheese curds are infused with garlic, lemon, herbs and spices for an extra pop of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 cups cheese curds
- Strips of peel from 1 lemon
- 6 sage leaves
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 3 sprigs oregano
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
Preparation
In a saucepan, gently warm olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, then heat for about 5 minutes, ensuring the garlic does not brown. Once infused, take the saucepan off the heat and allow to cool. Strain to remove the garlic.
Place cheese curds in a bowl and pour the strained oil over the curds. Add all remaining ingredients and mix together until well combined. Place mixture in mason jars and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to marinate (for best flavor, marinate 3–7 days).
Serve marinated cheese curds chilled.