STRAWBERRY CHEESE RING
Serves appx. 20

16 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
1 sm. Onion Chopped
One 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup strawberry preserves
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt or powder
Cayenne pepper to taste 

Combine all ingredients, except preserves, in a food processor or electric mixer. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
Scoop mixture onto a platter. Use your hands to mold mixture into a ring formation (I suggest placing a sheet of wax paper between your hands and the mixture to prevent melting and stickiness.)
Spread strawberry preserves in center of ring and serve with some good, buttery crackers.