Three-Cheese Appetizer

Ingredients:

• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
• dash hot sauce
• 2 cups 8 ounces, shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1 cup whipping cream
• mayonnaise
• chopped parsley -- optional
• cherry tomatoes -- optional

Preparation:

• Soften gelatin in water in a small saucepan, place over low heat, stirring until dissolved.
• Combine next 9 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring well, stir in gelatin mixture.
• Lightly coat a 4-cup mold with mayonnaise, pour cheese mixture into mold, chill overnight or until firm. Unmold on serving plate, garnish with chopped parsley and cherry tomatoes, if desired. Serve with crackers.