1 lb. grated Cheddar cheese
1 medium onion
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp. Tabasco hot sauce
1 c. chopped pecans
3/4 c. mayonnaise
strawberry preserves

Mix first 6 ingredients and put into 3 1/2 ring mold; chill. Invert cheese ball on plate. Fill center with strawberry preserves. Serve with your favorite crackers.