I’ve made this recipe many times and it never fails to get rave reviews.  It’s a great hors d’oeuvre to take to a party, or to serve at your own gathering.  Guaranteed to please.

2 cups sharp shredded cheddar

2 cups chopped pecans

1 bunch chopped green onions

1 cup mayonnaise

1 jar Tabasco pepper jelly, preferably red. (Or 2 small jars)

Mix first four ingredients together, using hands if necessary.  Form into a ball, wrap in Saran wrap and refrigerate overnight.  When ready to serve, mash onto plate, cover with pepper jelly and surround with sturdy crackers (ones that will tote a load!).

Try this, and let me know how it plays.