Cheese Ring

2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup mayonnaise
1 small onion, finely chopped

• Combine cheese, pecans, and onion in a large mixing bowl.
• Fold in mayonnaise.
• Mold into a ring or place in a lightly greased 5 or 6 cup ring mold.
• Chill overnight.
• Place ring on a serving plate.
• Fill center of ring with strawberry preserves.
• Serve with your favorite crackers.

My mother-in-law makes this same cheese ring spread but serves it with pepper jelly in the center.  This changes it from a salty/sweet combination to a creamy/tart combination.  Both renditions are delicious and easy!

You can find my mother-in-law's recipe in the Nolensville Historical Society's Recipes and Memorieso of Nolensville Cookbook.