SWEET & SAVORY CHEESE PIE

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Layer ruby red preserves on a savory appetizer spread as the crowning touch. -Annette Whitmarsh, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 32 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 jar (10 ounces) seedless raspberry or strawberry preserves
Sliced green onions, optional
Assorted crackers

Steps:

Spread pecans evenly over bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in cheddar cheese, green onions and bacon. Carefully spread over pecans. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove rim from pan. Spread preserves over top. If desired, top with sliced onions. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.