Spicy Cheddar Cheese Spread

Name: Spicy Cheddar Cheese Spread
Ingredients: 8 ounces chilled sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 8 ounces chilled monterey jack cheese, shredded; 1 medium onion, quartered and shredded; 12 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces (1 stick); 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)

5 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Combine all ingredients in large bowl; cover and let stand until cheeses soften, about 1 hour.
2

Using electric mixer, beat cheese mixture until fluffy, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides of bowl.
3

Spoon cheese into a crock.
4

(Can be prepared 3 days ahead.
5

Cover and refrigerate.
6

Bring to room temperature before serving.
7

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