Cheddar Pecan Ring with Strawberry Preserves
The most popular recipe this Easter was this very retro appetizer, a Cheddar Pecan Ring with Strawberry Preserves. It is basically a cheese ring, but with no cream cheese, so the texture is much lighter.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated (Do NOT use already shredded cheese in a bag from the grocery store)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 small onion grated
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 jar strawberry preserves small jar
Instructions
For the pecans:
- Lightly toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly fragrant. Let cool. Set aside 2 tablespoons of pecans for garnish.
For assembly:
- Grate the cheese with a box grater or food processor.
- Combine all ingredients (except strawberry jam) in a medium mixing bowl. Mix gently until thoroughly combined.
- Turn the mixture out onto a board or serving plate. Using your very clean hands, shape into a ring. Place preserves in a small bowl in the center of the ring. Sprinkle the cheese ring with the reserved pecans.
- Serve with assorted crackers. May be made ahead and refrigerated. Keeps well for a few days in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Notes
Recipe from Lana’s Cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 7gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 277mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 314IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 209mgIron: 0.3mg
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