Pecan Cheese Ring
Source of Recipe
Georgia Pecan Commission
List of Ingredients
1 pound extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (4 cups)
1 pound medium cheddar cheese, shredded (4 cups)
1 small onion, grated
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup chopped Georgia pecans
1 cup strawberry preserves, optional
Recipe
Place shredded cheese, onion, mayonnaise and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Stir until well combined. Place a 3-inch custard cup upside down in the middle of a 10-inch spring form pan.
Sprinkle half of the pecans in the bottom of the pan. Spread cheese mixture on top of pecans. Cover with plastic wrap and chill the mixture until firm, at least 1 hour. When ready to serve, unmold the cheese ring onto a platter and pat remaining pecans onto top and sides of ring. If desired, spoon straw-berry preserves in the center. Serve with crackers.
YIELD: 24 Servings
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