Cheese Ring

This recipe was given to me by my best friend. She always prepares at our Christmas party each year. This is so pretty when it is finished, but believe me, it won't last long.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 1 Ring Mold

Ingredients

• 1  lb  grated sharp cheddar cheese, at room temperature
• 1  cup  finely chopped pecans
• 3⁄4 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
• 1  medium  grated onion
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 8  ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

Directions

1. Mix all of the above together and form into a ring.
2. Place large jar of strawberry preserves in middle of ring.
3. Serve with Escort crackers.
4. This is a beautiful dish for the holidays.