PECAN CHEDDAR CHEESE RING WITH STRAWBERRY PRESERVES

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Rosalynn Carter's vintage appetizer recipe for a pecan and cheddar cheese ring with a slight hint of heat with strawberry preserves in the center served with crackers.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup chopped pecans
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese
1 small onion, grated (see notes)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Strawberry preserves

Steps:

  • Toast pecans in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant and slightly browned. Remove pecans from skillet to cool. Set aside a few tablespoons to garnish the cheese ring before serving if desired.
  • Shred cheese then add to a large mixing bowl. Add grated onion, mayo, cayenne pepper and toasted pecans then mix until thoroughly incorporated.
  • Spoon cheese mixture onto a serving plate then shape into a ring. This isn't as hard as it sounds - I easily shape mine using a rubber spatula. Cover with plastic wrap then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Remove cheese ring from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. When ready to serve, spoon strawberry preserves into the center of the ring. Serve with crackers.

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