Cheese Spread with Raspberry Jam

Great cheese spread. We use this for tailgating parties during football season. It is great during the holidays for any gathering. Serve with a variety of crackers.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 343 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ⅔ cup mayonnaise
• 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) jar raspberry preserves
• 2 teaspoons butter, or as needed
• 11 ounces American cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir pecans in melted butter until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Mix pecans, American cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, green onions, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Press cheese mixture into a tart pan or a spring form pan lined with plastic wrap. Chill in refrigerator for flavors to blend, at least 2 hours.

Step 3

Spread raspberry preserves over the cheese mixture and allow to sit at room temperature before serving, about 1 hour.