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Home » Food » Appetizers » Cheddar-Pecan Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves

Cheddar-Pecan Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves

By Lana Stuart · Published: Feb 5, 2013 · Last Modified: Jul 15, 2020 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Cheddar Pecan Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves - a vintage cheese ring recipe attributed to first lady Rosalynn Carter. Good for any get together! From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/cheddar-pecan-cheese-ring-with-strawberry-preserves/

Cheddar Pecan Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves - a vintage cheese ring recipe attributed to first lady Rosalynn Carter. Good for any get together!

I'm in a vintage kind of mood today and I hope you are too because this Cheddar-Pecan Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves is one of those recipes from way back. You know, back when we actually wrote them down on little cards and filed them in a box. Yes, I'm talking about before the internet.

Cheddar Pecan Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves - A vintage cheese ring recipe attributed to first lady Rosalynn Carter. Good for any get together from football games, to movie night, to wine parties. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/cheddar-pecan-cheese-ring-with-strawberry-preserves

I'm always so amused when I see someone post a recipe they've just "discovered" and are raving about it as the latest thing. More often than not it's something (or a slight variation on something) that has been around for years and years.

I just want to say, "Girl, please. My friends and I were making that before you were born." But I don't. I just smile and feel happy that a new generation is enjoying all those recipes again.

Old Recipes Make a Comeback

This cheese ring is one that I've seen again recently. I remember when this recipe became popular in the early '70s. It was during the time that Jimmy Carter was governor of Georgia and this was his wife, Rosalynn's, cheese ring recipe.

The cheese ring enjoyed a resurgence in popularity when the Carters were in the White House. During those years, you couldn't go to an event in Georgia with more than three people present and not find this cheese ring on the buffet.

And with good reason. It's downright fantastic. Again, as I've said so many times before, here's that combination of sweet and salt that Southerners love. The savory, salty cheese, onion, and mayonnaise combined with the sweet strawberry preserves. Deliciousness on a cracker, y'all.

Make this for your next get together with friends. You're gonna love it. I promise.

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How to Make Cheddar Pecan Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves

Start by toasting the pecans in the oven at 350 degrees or in a dry skillet over medium heat. Let them cool while you proceed with the recipe. Set aside 2 tablespoons of pecans for garnish.

Freshly grated cheddar cheese

Grate the cheese with a box grater or food processor.

There's me with a hand-operated tool again. I tell y'all, I just cannot get with the machines in the kitchen. They're too noisy and disturb my happy place. But do you know it will take you about 3 seconds in your food processor if that's what you want to do, right?

Oh, and I cannot stress enough that you should not use the packaged shredded cheese in this recipe. It just won't work. The coating on the packaged stuff keeps it from sticking together. You must have freshly grated cheese. Got it? Okay.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly.

Now, just put all the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and stir with a wooden spoon until everything is thoroughly combined.

Forming the cheese ring

Turn the entire mixture out onto a board or serving plate and using your impeccably clean hands, shape it into a ring. Spoon the preserves in the center of the ring. Sprinkle the reserved pecans on top.

Serve this with assorted mildly flavored crackers. I like a sesame seed cracker best, but that's just my preference.

The cheese ring may be made ahead and refrigerated but be sure to bring it to room temperature for serving. Leftovers also keep well for a few days in the refrigerator.

Alternate image - Cheddar-Pecan Cheese Ring

Enjoy!

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Cheddar Pecan Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves - a vintage cheese ring recipe attributed to first lady Rosalynn Carter. Good for any get together! From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/cheddar-pecan-cheese-ring-with-strawberry-preserves/

Cheddar Pecan Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves - A vintage cheese ring recipe attributed to first lady Rosalynn Carter. Good for any get together from football games, to movie night, to wine parties. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/cheddar-pecan-cheese-ring-with-strawberry-preserves

Cheddar Pecan Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves

Cheddar Pecan Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves - a vintage cheese ring recipe attributed to first lady Rosalynn Carter. Good for any get together!
4.61 from 28 votes
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Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Southern
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 210kcal
Author: Lana Stuart

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 small onion grated
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 small jar strawberry preserves
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Instructions

  • Lightly toast the pecans in the oven at 350 degrees or in a dry skillet over medium heat. Let cool. Set aside 2 tablespoons of pecans for garnish.
  • Grate the cheese with a box grater or food processor.
  • Put all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined.
  • Turn the mixture out onto a board or serving plate. Using your hands, shape into a ring. Place preserves in the center of the ring. Sprinkle with the reserved pecans.
  • Serve with assorted crackers.May be made ahead and refrigerated. Keeps well for a few days in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 216mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g

Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and is provided for informational purposes. You should consult your health care provider or a registered dietitian if precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.

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Lana Stuart is the cook and occasional traveler here at Never Enough Thyme. Lana has been cooking since she was tall enough to reach the stove and started this blog in 2009 to share her delicious home cooking recipes. You'll find about 700 recipes here so there's sure to be something your family will like!
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  1. vee says

    September 27, 2016 at 6:16 am

    Do you think this would work in a oiled jello mold?

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    • Lana Stuart says

      September 27, 2016 at 9:35 am

      I'm not sure, Vee. I've always just shaped it with my hands.

      Reply
      • vee says

        October 04, 2016 at 6:57 am

        I may try it.. because I need a cheeseball type recipe for a brain mold for Halloween party. I plan on adding a red food color powder in it then spooning the preserves over the brain shape

      • vee says

        October 05, 2016 at 6:30 am

        Didn't work in a mold. Could not remove it. .back to square one.

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