CHEDDAR CHEESE WITH STRAWBERRY PRESERVES

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An unexpected zing in this appetizer. Easy to prepare and beautiful to serve. Taken from the "From Storebought to Homemade" cookbook. Note: cooking time is refrigeration time.

Provided by jonesies

Categories     Spreads

Time 3h15m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 cup strawberry preserves

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients except the strawberry preserves.
  • Mix well and chill for 2 to 3 hours.
  • shape the mixture into a ball, or put it in an attractive serving dish.
  • Another serving option is to press the dip into a lightly greased ring mold.
  • If served as a cheese ball or spread, surround it with the strawberry preserves or put the preserves on the side.
  • If served as a mold, fill the center with the preserves.
  • Serve with crackers. Melba rounds or Triscuits are good choices for this dip.

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