Mediterranean Hand Cheese

Summary

Ingredients

• 4 port. Cheese, (hand cheese or Harzer or Münster)
• 1 tablespoon rosemary
• 0.5 teaspoon ½ oregano
• 1 sprig basil
• 50 ml vinegar, possibly balsamic vinegar
• 120 ml olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, sliced
• 8 olives, green sliced
• 8 black olives, sliced
• some onion (s), (silver onions)
• 0.25 ¼ bell pepper (s), red, cut into small cubes
• 0.5 ½ chilli pepper (s), red or chilli flakes
• 50 g bacon, finely diced, fried

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Instructions

1. Place the 4 portions of cheese in a large bowl or container.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the rosemary, oregano, basil, sliced garlic, sliced green olives, sliced black olives, onions, diced red bell pepper, chilli pepper or flakes, and cooked bacon pieces.
3. Add the vinegar and olive oil to the mixture.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and optionally add a little sugar.
5. Add water or broth to taste to adjust consistency.
6. Pour the marinade over the cheese.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
8. Serve with bread of your choice.