Spicy Cheddar Cheese Spread

Name: Spicy Cheddar Cheese Spread
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 3 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 8 ounces chilled sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 8 ounces chilled monterey jack cheese, shredded; 1 medium onion, quartered and shredded; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces (1 stick); 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)

Submitted by Leslie in Texas

"This rich and spicy cheese mixture can be shaped into a ball or log or packed into a crock.Serve with assorted crackers,celery sticks, apple slices, and salami wrapped-breadsticks. From a November 1988 issue of Bon Appetit from a "Cocktail Party" menu."

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Ready In:: 1hr 10mins
Ingredients:: 5
Yields:: 3 1/2 cups

ingredients

8 ounces chilled sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
8 ounces chilled monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 medium onion, quartered and shredded
¹⁄₂ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces (1 stick)
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)

directions

Combine all ingredients in large bowl; cover and let stand until cheeses soften, about 1 hour.
Using electric mixer, beat cheese mixture until fluffy, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides of bowl.
Spoon cheese into a crock.
(Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.).