for years we have been making a cheese nut ring as an appetizer for many functions. i’ll admit that i found the recipe in a paper back recipe collection put together by a church in delmar in 1972. the author was said to be rosalyn carter of president jimmy fame. we have had rave reviews. last week i got the nantucket newspaper and omg, there was the recipe titled, the now famous cheese ring.
1 pound grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup pecans (we use walnuts), chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 medium onion, grated
1 clove garlic, pressed
1/2 teaspoon tabasco
1 cup strawberry preserves
1. combine all the ingredients except the strawberry preserves and mix well. pack the mixture into a ring mold and chill for several hours.
2. unmold the ring onto a serving platter and fill the center with the strawberry preserves. ( i use a small pretty dish). serve with crackers.
serves 12 or more.
i can guarantee that this will be a “hit” at your party. famous is the word!