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- 1lb grated/shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces softened butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- few dashes dry parsley flakes
- 2 large eggs beaten, room temperature
- 2 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp hot pepper sauce
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