Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of butter, room temperature
• 3/4 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese, at room temperature, (3 oz)
• 3 drops of hot pepper sauce
• Salt to taste

Directions

• In a blender or food processer fitted with metal blade, combine all ingredients. Scraping container often, processs until almost smooth.
• Cheese will retain some texture. Spoon into small serving dish. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 20 to 30 minutes before serving. Makes about 3/4 cup.

Variation

• Substitute 3/4 cup (3 oz) shredded Swiss cheese or 1/4 cup (1 oz) crumbled Roquefort or Blue cheese for the cheddar cheese. Add 1 teaspoom crumbled
• dried herbs.