Rosalynn Carter's Cheese Ring

This is a great cheese ring...Very yummy and easy!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1  lb sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
• 1  cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
• 1  cup  chopped pecans
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped onion
•  fresh ground pepper
• 1  dash cayenne pepper
• 1 (12 ounce) jar  strawberry preserves
•  cracker, of your choice (I like whole grain crackers)

Directions

1. Combine cheese with mayo, chopped nuts and onions.
2. Mix in black pepper and cayenne, and blend thoroughly.
3. Press into a 3-cup ring mold.
4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
5. To serve, dip mold into a pan of hot water for 15-20 seconds before turning out onto a serving platter. Fill center with strawberry preserves. Serve with crackers of your choice.