Bacon-Cheese Ring - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (12 oz.) pkg. bacon
1 lb. extra sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
2 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 c. toasted, slivered almonds
strawberry preserves (to serve)
crackers or French bread slices (to serve)

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.
Mix thoroughly.
Place almonds in the bottom of an oiled 7-cup ring mold.
Press cheese mixture into mold. Refrigerate overnight.
Unmold cheese ring onto platter. Place a small custard cup filled with strawberry preserves in the center of the ring.
Serve with crackers or French bread slices. Yields 20 to 25 servings.