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Cheddar Pecan Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves
This Cheddar Pecan Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves is a vintage cheese ring recipe attributed to first lady Rosalynn Carter. Good for any get together!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 203 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely grated onion
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 12 ounces Strawberry Preserves (small jar)
Instructions
- Lightly toast the pecans in the oven at 350 degrees or in a dry skillet over medium heat. Let cool. Set aside 2 tablespoons of pecans for garnish.
- Grate the cheese with a box grater or food processor. Finely grate the onion.
- Put all ingredients (except strawberry preserves) in a medium mixing bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined.
- Turn the mixture out onto a board or serving plate. Using your hands, shape into a ring. Place preserves in the center of the ring. Sprinkle 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.
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Notes
- This recipe requires freshly grated cheese. The coating on the packaged, shredded cheese that keeps it from sticking together will also keep your cheese ring from sticking together.
- Use regular mayonnaise, not low fat.
- To make sure the cheese ring is firm, be sure to refrigerate for several hours before serving. Serve at room temperature.
- May be made ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature for serving. Leftovers also keep well for a few days in the refrigerator. Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
203kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
230mg
(10%)
Potassium
62mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
243IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
172mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 230mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 243IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.