Cheddar Cheese With Strawberry Preserves

• 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

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

cheddar cheese, pecans, light mayonnaise, onion, garlic, tabasco sauce, strawberry preserves

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheddar-cheese-with-strawberry-preserves-214878 (may not work)