3 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
8 oz package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons white wine or dry sherry
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 drops hot sauce or salsa
1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
Using a mixer, blend shredded cheese, softened cream cheese, wine, mustard, and hot sauce together. Place into small bowl and chill, covered, in refrigerator till firm enough to handle (approximately 1/2 hour). Remove and shape into ball. Chop pistachios in a food processor; place nuts into dish large enough to roll cheese ball in. Cover outside of cheese ball completely. Serve with bread or crackers.