Strawberry Cheese Ring - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
cayenne pepper
1 cup strawberry preserves

Preparation

Combine all the ingrdients except preserves in a food processor or electic mixer.
Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
Scoop mixture onto a platter.
Use your hands to mold mixture into a ring formation.
Spread strawberry preserves in the center of ring.
Serve with buttery crackers.