ROSALYNN'S PLAINS CHEESE RING

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Sharp cheddar cheese
• -finely grated
• 1 c Mayonnaise
• 1 c Pecans -- chopped
• 1/2 c Onions -- very finely chopped
• Black pepper -- 6 twists
• 1 d Cayenne pepper
• Strawberry preserves -- 1 12 oz
• -jar
• Whole grain cracker -- -OR-
• -Melba toast

Preparation:

• In a mixing bowl, combine cheese with mayonnaise, chopped nuts and onions.
• Mix in black pepper and cayenne, and blend thoroughly.
• Press in a 3 cup 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 centre with strawberry preserves, and serve at once with whole grain crackers or melba toast.