Crispy Cheese Bites

Yield: Makes 5 dozen

Ingredients

• 1  cup  butter, softened
• 1  cup  (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1  cup  (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2  cups  all-purpose flour
• 2  cups  crisp rice cereal
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  red pepper

Preparation

Stir together butter and cheeses until blended. Stir in flour and remaining ingredients. (Dough will be stiff.)

Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls, and place on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 325° for 20 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.