Cheese Hots

Cheese Hots



Serves 8



1 package (4 ounces) sharp cheese (New York)

1 stick butter

salt to taste

black pepper to taste

1/2 teaspoon red pepper or more if desired

3 or 4 dashes hot sauce (preferably Tabasco)

1 cup flour

1 cup crisp rice cereal (preferably Kellogg's Rice Krispies)



Preheat oven to 325 degresss. Grate cheese and mix well with butter. Add salt, black pepper, red pepper, hot sauce, and flour. Mix well. Add crisp rice cereal. Mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls, and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in oven for 3 minutes. These keep well and are very good for entertaining.