Plains Cheese Ring
One of Mrs. Carter's favorite recipes was for a simple cheddar cheese mold. Served in a ring to be spread on crackers, the cheese appetizer was prepared for many of the Carter's family dinners and some of their official functions. One unusual ingredient was the strawberry preserves served in the centre of the ring.
Yield
12 servingsPrep
20 minCook
0 minReady
180 minTrans-fat Free, Low Carb
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pound |
cheddar cheese, very old, sharp
finely grated |
|
| 1 | cup |
mayonnaise
|
|
| 1 | cup |
pecans
chopped |
|
| ½ | cup |
onions
very finely chopped |
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
fresh |
*
|
| 1 | dash |
cayenne pepper
|
*
|
| 12 | ounces |
strawberry preserves
jarred |
* |
| 1 | x |
Whole wheat crackers
or melba toast |
* |
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 453.6 | g |
cheddar cheese, very old, sharp
finely grated |
|
| 237 | ml |
mayonnaise
|
|
| 237 | ml |
pecans
chopped |
|
| 118 | ml |
onions
very finely chopped |
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
fresh |
*
|
| 1 | dash |
cayenne pepper
|
*
|
| 346.8 | ml/g |
strawberry preserves
jarred |
* |
| 1 | x |
Whole wheat crackers
or melba toast |
* |
Directions
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.
