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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Cheddar Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves: A Rosalynn Carter Family Recipe

Cheddar Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves: A Rosalynn Carter Family Recipe



This serves 8-10. For a large crowd, simply double recipe.


Ingredients:

1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans 


8-ounces sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated (I use Cracker Barrel brand)


1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

( I used a pinch of red pepper flakes and 1/4 tsp smoked paprika)


2 teaspoons grated yellow or Vidalia onion.


1/2 cup Mayo (I use Duke’s)


1 cup strawberry preserves 


Directions:

Toast pecans in a 350 degree oven for 5-7 minutes. Let cool and then chop.


Freshly grate sharp cheddar cheese. 

Add to a bowl


Grate onion, add to the bowl.


Add the chopped pecans, cayenne and mayonnaise.

Stir to combine.


Turn the mixture out onto a plate or platter. Cover with a piece of cling wrap, shape into a ring shape.


Refrigerate for 3 hours to overnight. 


Bring cheddar ring out of refrigerator 1 hour before serving.  Add strawberry preserves to the center of the cheese ring. Garnish with extra pecans.


Serve with crackers and celery. Serve and enjoy.

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