Cheese Ring with Balsamic-Strawberry Preserves

Cheese Ring with Balsamic-Strawberry Preserves
Cheese Ring with Balsamic-Strawberry Preserves requires roughly 2 hours and 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 10. This side dish has 563 calories, 14g of protein, and 39g of fat per serving. A mixture of balsamic vinegar, mayonnaise, blocks sharp cheddar cheese, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 35
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Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Cool 15 minutes.
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Stir together mayonnaise and next 2 ingredients. Stir in pecans and cheese.
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Spoon mixture into a plastic wrap-lined 4-cup ring mold with a 2 1/2-inch center. Cover and chill 2 hours.
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Bring balsamic vinegar to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 18 to 20 minutes or until reduced to about 2 Tbsp.
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Let cool 10 minutes. Stir in strawberry preserves.
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Unmold cheese ring onto a serving platter. Discard plastic wrap. Fill center of ring with preserves.
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Serve with crackers.
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Garnish, if desired.
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*Sharp white Cheddar cheese may be substituted.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 45 m.
Servings10
Health Score5
Dish TypesSide Dish
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