Bacon Cheese Ring - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. (12 oz.) bacon
1 lb. extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
2 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 c. slivered almonds, toasted

Preparation

Fry bacon until crisp. Drain well and crumble into small pieces. In a medium mixing bowl, combine bacon, cheese, green onions, mayonnaise and cayenne pepper; mix thoroughly. Place almonds in the bottom of an oiled 7-cup ring mold; press cheese mixture into mold. Refrigerate overnight. Un-mold cheese ring onto platter. Place a small custard cup with strawberry preserves in the center of the ring. Serve with crackers or French bread slices. Yield 20 - 25 servings.