Cheese Ring and Strawberry Preserves

By á-24758

Ingredients

• 1 cup of finely chopped pecans
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 (8oz) blocks sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
• 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
• assorted crackers
• Garnishes, chopped toasted pecans, fresh strawberries

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Cool 15 minutes.
stir together mayonnaise and next 2 ingredients. Stir in pecans and cheese
Spoon mixture into a plastic wrap lined 4 cup ring mold with a 2 1/2 inch center.
Cover and chil 2 hours
Unmold cheese ring onto a serving platter. Discard plastic wrap. Fill center of ring with preserves. Serve with crackers. Garish if desired