Canadian Sharp Cheddar Cheese Spread

Ingredients

• 1 package cream cheese , 8 ounce
• 1 container cold pack aged sharp Cheddar cheese , 8 ounce
• 0.25 cups finely chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 dash hot sauce , or to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Place cream cheese and cold pack Cheddar cheese in a microwave-safe bowl; slice cheese into chunks with a knife. Microwave cheese in 30-second intervals on high just until softened, stirring between intervals.

2. 2

   Stir red onion, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, paprika, and hot sauce into cheese mixture with a fork until evenly combined; spoon into an airtight container and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

3. 3

   Remove cheese spread from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving.