Rosalynn Carter’s Cheese Ring Recipe
This Rosalynn Carter’s Cheese Recipe is a great way to make a homemade cheese appetizer that is easy and does not take long to prepare. With only a little bit of prep work and time in the kitchen, you make this simple appetizer for your family and friends.
We love to serve this delicious cheese ring for holiday gatherings, family cookouts, or even for game day parties with your friends. No matter when you make this cheese ring, it is always a crowd-pleaser.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This cheese recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for any occasion.
- It uses simple ingredients that are easily available in your kitchen pantry.
- The combination of flavors in this cheese ring is simply irresistible.
🛒Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this delicious appetizer recipe. Gather these ingredients the next time that you are in the grocery store so you can enjoy this snack recipe.
- sharp cheddar cheese
- medium sized onion
- cayenne pepper
- pecans
- mayonnaise
- preserves – for the filling
🔪 How to Make This Rosalynn Carter’s Cheese Ring Recipe
Follow these step-by-step instructions and you will have a delicious cheese appetizer that you share with your family and friends in no time at all. Gather with your friends and family around the table to enjoy this savory snack.
Step 1: Grate the cheese and mix in the mayo and pepper
Grate the cheese into a large bowl. Peel the onion and grate it onto a paper towel. Gently wring or pat out any excess water. Add it to the cheese. Add in the mayonnaise and the cayenne pepper.
Step 2: Toast the pecans
In a small pan, toast the pecans over low heat for about 5 minutes. Roughly chop into small pieces add to the mixture and stir well until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 3: Shape the cheese into a ring and fill it with preserves
Use a spatula to scoop the cheese in a ring-shaped pattern onto a plate or cake stand. Place in the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours. Remove about 30 minutes before ready to serve and spoon your favorite preserves into the center of the ring. Strawberry works wonderfully. Pair with crackers, or even pretzels for a quick and easy appetizer!
📝Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!
- Use different types of cheese such as gouda or pepper jack for a unique flavor.
- Instead of preserves, try using a savory jam like bacon onion jam or jalapeno jelly for a little kick.
- Sprinkle some fresh herbs on top for added freshness and flavor.
If you love delicious cheese appetizer recipes you may also enjoy this Nacho Cheese Ball recipe.
🥄 Equipment
Here are a few kitchen tools that you can use to help you make this delicious cheese ring recipe.
- grater
- knife
- paper towel or cheesecloth
- small skillet or pan
- serving platter
🥫 Storage
One great recipe is that it can be made ahead of time, covered, and placed in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve. It is recommended to eat within 2-3 days.
Serve With
Rosalynn Carter’s Cheese Ring recipe is best served with your favorite crackers, bagel chips, pita chips, or even vegetables like celery sticks or bell pepper strips.
💭 Tips
- Make sure to grate the onion onto a paper towel and gently wring out any excess water. This will prevent your cheese ring from being too watery.
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor.
- We highly recommend that you use block cheese instead of the pre-shredded stuff because it melts better and is less likely to clump together.
- Make sure to let the cheese ring chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving for maximum flavor.
- Toasting the pecans adds extra depth of flavor to this recipe, but if you’re in a hurry, you can skip this step.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Yes, you can make this cheese ring the day before and keep it covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Just add the preserves right before serving.
Of course! You can use walnuts instead of pecans or omit them altogether if you have any allergies.
Yes, feel free to experiment with different flavors and find your favorite combination.
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Rosalynn Carter’s Cheese Ring Recipe
Equipment
- grater
- Knife
- paper towel or cheesecloth
- small skillet or pan
- serving platter
Ingredients
- 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese in block form
- 1 medium sized onion
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Grate the cheese into a large bowl. Peel the onion and grate it onto a paper towel.
- Gently wring or pat out any excess water.
- Add it to the cheese. Add in the mayonnaise and the cayenne pepper.
- In a small pan, toast the pecans over low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Roughly chop into small pieces and add to the mixture and stir well until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Use a spatula to scoop the cheese in a ring shaped pattern onto a plate or cake stand.
- Place in the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours.
- Remove about 30 minutes before ready to serve and spoon your favorite preserves into the center of the ring.
- Strawberry works wonderfully.
- Pair with crackers, or even pretzels for a quick and easy appetizer!
