Bacon-Cheese Ring

• 1 (12 oz.) pkg. bacon
• 1 lb. extra sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
• 2 c. mayonnaise
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/2 c. toasted, slivered almonds
• strawberry preserves (to serve)
• crackers or French bread slices (to serve)

1. Fry bacon until crisp.
2. Drain well and crumble into small pieces.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine bacon, cheese, green onions, mayonnaise and cayenne.
4. Mix thoroughly.
5. Place almonds in the bottom of an oiled 7-cup ring mold.
6. Press cheese mixture into mold. Refrigerate overnight.
7. Unmold cheese ring onto platter. Place a small custard cup filled with strawberry preserves in the center of the ring.
8. Serve with crackers or French bread slices. Yields 20 to 25 servings.

bacon, extra sharp cheddar cheese, green onions, mayonnaise, cayenne pepper, almonds, strawberry preserves, crackers

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=587086 (may not work)