Categories: Spreads 
      Yield: 1 servings 
  
    1/2 c  Butter, room Temperature 
    3/4 c  Shredded Cheddar Cheese, at 
           -at room temperature, (3 oz) 
      3    Drops of hot pepper sauce 
           Salt to taste 
  
  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.