Bacon-Cheese Ring

Name: Bacon-Cheese Ring
Ingredients: 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)

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

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)

Directions

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.