"This casual spread is great for parties and is a real crowd pleaser. It takes only a few minutes to whip up. Make it the night before and save yourself some time on party day."

2	cups	Cheddar cheese -- shredded
2	cups	pecans -- chopped
6		green onions -- chopped (6 to 8)
2	tablespoons	fresh parsley -- chopped
8	ounces	light cream cheese
1	teaspoon	reduced fat mayonnaise
10	ounces	pepper jelly -- red or green

• Mix together Cheddar cheese, pecans, green onions, parsley, cream cheese and mayonnaise. Spread in glass pie plate or quiche dish. Cover and let stand in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• When ready to serve, cover cheese mixture with pepper jelly. Serve with crackers. Keeps well in refrigerator 2 to 3 days.

  Serving Ideas : Top with half red pepper jelly and half green pepper jelly and decorate table with holly leaves and berries for the holiday season.

  Serves 10 - 12.