Sweet & Savory Cheese Pie

Name: Sweet & Savory Cheese Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 32 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 6 green onions, chopped; 1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1 jar (10 ounces) seedless raspberry or strawberry preserves; Sliced green onions, optional; Assorted crackers

Layer ruby red preserves on a savory appetizer spread as the crowning touch. —Annette Whitmarsh, Lincoln, Nebraska

Ingredients

1 cup chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 jar (10 ounces) seedless raspberry or strawberry preserves
Sliced green onions, optional
Assorted crackers

Directions

Spread pecans evenly over bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in cheddar cheese, green onions and bacon. Carefully spread over pecans. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove rim from pan. Spread preserves over top. If desired, top with sliced onions. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons (calculated without crackers): 161 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Savory Cheese Pie with Strawberry Preserves in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2016

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patty2222

Apr 4, 2019

I have been making this for years..... I like to use homemade strawberry or raspberry pepper jelly.... gives it a nice twist.
Cathy

Oct 9, 2018

Served this last night to our small group. Everyone really liked it and asked for the recipe. I didn't have time to prepare it the day before; in fact I made it about 4 hours before serving, and it was delicious! I used packaged bacon pieces. Recipe is quick and easy to prepare. A keeper!