Spicy Cheddar Cheese Balls 1 stick (1/4 lb.) butter, room temperature 1/4 lb. extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated, room temperature 1 tsp Tabasco sauce 1 cup flour 1 cup Rice Krispies Preheat oven to 350F. Blend the butter and cheese. Blend in the Tabasco Sauce. Add the flour and Rice Krispies, working by hand if necessary to blend. Form into ½-1” balls, a melon scoop is helpful, but I still roll by hand. Place on a cookie sheet and bake 20-30 minutes, until golden on bottom. Cool and refrigerate. The dough may be made ahead and refrigerated, but allow time to warm before baking, to ensure the cheese balls are cooked through. This recipe may easily be doubled. These keep well in the refrigerator. Makes 3-5 dozen. |