Party Cucumber Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber
1 (3 oz.) cream cheese
1/4 c. minced onion
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1/8 tsp. hot sauce (optional)

Preparation

Coarsely shred enough cucumber to make 1 cup.
Press shredded cucumber between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Beat cream cheese until fluffy.
Stir prepared cucumber and remaining ingredients into cream cheese.
Serve spread on party rye bread.