Pecan-Cheese Ring With Strawberry Preserves

Submitted by Chef likestocook

"I got this recipe from Wanda. She made it when she worked at the bank for their Christmas parties. I usually make it Christmas Eve for my family. I think the original recipe is from Southern Living."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 16 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 16 ounces shredded medium cheddar
• 1⁄4 cup onion
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 16 ounces strawberry preserves

directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients.
2. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup pecans in an oiled 7 cup ring mold.
3. Press cheese mixture into mold.
4. Chill until firm.
5. Unmold on platter and pat remaining pecans onto ring.
6. Garnish with parsley.
7. Put strawberry preserves in middle.
8. Serve with crackers.