Cheddar Cheese Ring

Close up of cheese ring garnished with pinenuts and green onion with orange jam in the center.

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5 from 1 vote

Cheddar cheese spread seasoned with Greek seasonings and topped with toasted pinenuts

Prep Time8

Cook Time3

Chill time15

Total Time26

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: cups

Calories: 1187kcal

Author: Anecia Hero

Ingredients

1 lb block of cheddar cheese, shredded (See Recipe Notes)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning (See Recipe Notes)
½ cup green onions, chopped
¾ cup pinenuts, toasted - for dip
¼ cup pinenuts, toasted - for garnish
6 ounces Orange Fig spread

Makes: 7inch round, 1inch height

Instructions

Toast pinenuts in dry skillet; remove and set aside
¾ cup pinenuts, toasted - for dip, ¼ cup pinenuts, toasted - for garnish
Shred cheddar cheese in food processor; transfer to large mixing bowl
1 lb block of cheddar cheese, shredded
Add mayonnaise, chopped green onions, Greek seasoning and pinenuts; combine well
1 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning, ½ cup green onions, chopped
Place cheese mixture onto serving platter; form into a ring using a spatula or your hands (See Recipe Notes)
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes
When ready to serve, remove from refrigerator, garnish with remaining pinenuts
¼ cup pinenuts, toasted - for garnish
Scoop Orange Fig spread into center; serve with crackers
6 ounces Orange Fig spread

Notes

Cheese:

Pre-shredded cheese does not work well in this recipe; buy a big block and shred it yourself for best results

Greek seasoning:

I use Cavender's All Purpose Greek Seasoning; it's in a small yellow container on the spice aisle. If you can't find this brand, any brand will do

Form a ring:

Place the cheese mixture directly onto serving platter; use a small juice glass to cut out a whole in the middle of the cheese spread; use a spatula or your super clean hands to form a ring

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