Rosalyn Carter
Plains Cheese Ring
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, finely grated
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 6 twists freshly-ground black pepper
- Dash of cayenne pepper
- 1 (12 ounce) jar strawberry preserves
- Whole-grain crackers or Melba toast
Instructions
- Combine cheese with mayonnaise, chopped nuts and onions. Mix in black pepper and cayenne, and blend thoroughly. Press into 3-cup ring mold.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- To serve, dip mold into a pan of hot water for 15 to 20 seconds before turning out onto a serving platter.
- Fill center with strawberry preserves and serve at once with whole-grain crackers or Melba toast.