Cheddar Cheese With Strawberry Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 cup strawberry preserves

Preparation

Combine all the ingredients except the strawberry preserves.
Mix well and chill for 2 to 3 hours.
shape the mixture into a ball, or put it in an attractive serving dish.
Another serving option is to press the dip into a lightly greased ring mold.
If served as a cheese ball or spread, surround it with the strawberry preserves or put the preserves on the side.
If served as a mold, fill the center with the preserves.
Serve with crackers. Melba rounds or Triscuits are good choices for this dip.