Cheese Ring

Ingredients

• 20 servings round buttery crackers assorted
• 1  garlic clove pressed
• 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce 
• 0.8 cup mayonnaise 
• 1 small onion grated
• 1 cup pecans toasted finely chopped
• 16 ounce blocks sharp cheddar cheese finely grated
• 20 servings garnish: strawberries fresh whole
• 0.8 cup strawberry preserves 

Equipment

Directions

1. Stir together first 6 ingredients. Shape mixture into a 6-inch ring with a 2-inch center on a serving platter. Cover and chill 2 hours.
2. Fill center of ring with preserves before serving.
3. Serve with assorted crackers.
4. Garnish, if desired.