Spicy Cheddar Cheese Spread

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.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• 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

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. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.).