Bacon Cheese Ring
["1 pkg. (12 oz.) bacon", "1 lb. extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated", "1 bunch green onions, finely chopped", "2 c. mayonnaise", "1 tsp. cayenne pepper", "1/2 c. slivered almonds, toasted"]
["Fry bacon until crisp. Drain well and crumble into small pieces. In a medium mixing bowl, combine bacon, cheese, green onions, mayonnaise and cayenne pepper; mix thoroughly. Place almonds in the bottom of an oiled 7-cup ring mold; press cheese mixture into mold. Refrigerate overnight. Un-mold cheese ring onto platter. Place a small custard cup with strawberry preserves in the center of the ring. Serve with crackers or French bread slices. Yield 20 - 25 servings."]
["bacon", "extra sharp cheddar cheese", "green onions", "mayonnaise", "cayenne pepper", "slivered almonds"]