1 pkg. (16 oz.) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 pkg. (16 oz.) med. Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 sm. onion, grated
1 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. red pepper
1 c. chopped pecans
1 sm. jar strawberry preserves (optional)

Combine first 5 ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup pecans in an oiled 7 cup ring mold, and press cheese mixture into mold. Chill until firm.

Unmold on platter and pat remaining pecans onto cheese ring. Put strawberry preserves in center of ring. Serve on crackers with preserves on top. Yield: 1 cheese ring.