Jimmy Carter's Cheese Ring

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1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese finely grated
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup very finely chopped onions
6 twists freshly ground black pepper
1 Dash cayenne pepper
One 12-ounce jar strawberry preserves
Whole-grain crackers or melba toast

In a mixing bowl, combine cheese with mayonnaise, chopped nuts, and onions.
Mix in black pepper and cayenne, and blend thoroughly.
Press into a 3-cup ring mold. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
To serve, dip mold into a pan of hot water for 15 to 20 seconds before
turning out onto a serving platter. Fill center with strawberry
preserves, and serve at once with whole-grain crackers or melba toast.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

(courtesy of The White House Cookbook)