Crispy Cheese Bites

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 cerea
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper

Directions

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.

Makes 5 dozen