Marinated Havarti Cheese Kabobs Recipes

MARINATED HAVARTI CHEESE KABOBS

Steps:

• Mix cucumber, cheese and vinaigrette in shallow dish. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes to marinate.
• Thread 1 cucumber piece or olive, 2 cheese cubes and 1 tomato on each of 16 small cock-tail skewers. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

MARINATED VEGGIE BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour half the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat.
• Pour remaining marinade into another large resealable plastic bag; add tomatoes. Cut remaining vegetables into 1-in. pieces; add to bag. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate beef and vegetables for at least 2 hours.
• Drain and discard marinade from beef. Drain vegetables, reserving marinade for basting. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread beef and vegetables.
• Using long-handled tongs, dip a paper towel in cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 inches from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness, basting frequently with reserved marinade and turning occasionally. Yield: 8 kabobs.

COLD CHICKEN-CHEESE KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine salt, chili powder and pepper; rub into chicken cubes. Transfer to a large bowl. Add vinegar; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until no longer pink. Cool slightly. Alternately thread chicken, cheese and tomatoes onto wooden skewers. Serve cold.

BEST MARINATED VEGGIE KABOBS

Steps:

• The night before, cut vegetables into bite-sized chunks.
• Soak skewers overnight in water.
• Marinade veggies overnight in airtight container in fridge.
• Skewer and grill over hardwood or charcoal fire.

ANTIPASTO KABOBS

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, olives and salad dressing. Toss to coat; cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight., Drain mixture, discarding marinade. For each appetizer, thread a stuffed olive, a folded pepperoni slice, a tortellini, a folded salami piece and a ripe olive on a toothpick or short skewer.

COLORFUL MARINATED OLIVE KABOBS

Steps:

• In food-storage plastic container or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix marinade ingredients. Add olives and bell pepper squares; cover container or seal bag. Turn to coat well with marinade. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight, occasionally turning container or bag to coat with marinade.
• To serve, remove olives and pepper squares from marinade; discard marinade. Arrange tomatoes, cut side down, on serving plate. Thread 1 olive and 1 pepper square onto each cocktail pick. Insert each into tomato half for base.

THE BEST MARINADE FOR KABOBS! (BEEF, PORK AND LAMB)

Steps:

• Put all ingredients into a blender (except the green onions, if using add them in after blending).
• Blend for 30-40 seconds.
• Mix in in green onions.
• This recipe makes 3-1/2 cups of marinade, but may be stored in the refrigerator tightly covered in a glass container for up to 3 weeks.
• *NOTE* marinate the beef, pork or lamb for 8 hours or up to 24 hours chicken up to 8 hours.

MARINATED GREEK CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large shallow baking dish, mix the yogurt, feta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Place the chicken in the dish, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate 3 hours in the refrigerator.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• Thread the chicken, onion wedges, and green bell pepper pieces alternately onto skewers. Discard remaining yogurt mixture.
• Grill skewers on the prepared grill until the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

ANTIPASTO KABOBS

Steps:

• In medium nonmetal bowl or resealable food storage plastic bag, mix sugar, salt, garlic, vinegar, oil and mustard. Add cheese, tomatoes and olives. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to marinate.
• With slotted spoon or tongs, remove cheese, tomatoes and olives from marinade. On each of 20 decorative toothpicks or bamboo skewers, alternate cheese, tomatoes, olives and basil. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time.

CARAMEL HAVARTI

Steps:

• Place cheese in an small ungreased cast-iron skillet or shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Bake at 375° until edges of cheese just begin to melt, 5-7 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute pecans in butter until toasted. Drizzle caramel over cheese; sprinkle with pecans. Serve with apple wedges.

MARINATED CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, blend vegetable oil, soy sauce, light corn syrup, lemon juice, sesame seeds, garlic powder, and garlic salt. Place chicken in the mixture. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate. Thread chicken onto skewers alternately with mushrooms, onions, and green bell pepper. Pour marinade into a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Place skewers on the prepared grill. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning frequently, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Baste with the boiled marinade frequently during the last 10 minutes.