Traditional Cheese Ring

• 2 (8 oz.) packages sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 small onion, peeled
• 1 c. pecans, chopped
• 2/3 c. mayonnaise
• 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• Dash of red pepper
• 1 (16 oz.) jar Stripling's Strawberry Preserves

Directions:

Grate cheddar cheese and onion. Add pecans, mayonnaise, and seasonings until well blended. Shape mixture into a ring on a serving platter. Chill for several hours. Fill the center of the ring with Stripling's Strawberry Preserves. Serve with crackers. *For additional zest, add a few drops of Tabasco sauce to the main cheese ring mixture while combining other ingredients.