Onion Cheese Spread - Country Living

Yield:	1 1/2 cups
Categories:	Appetizers, Cheese, Onions, Spreads

1		Jumbo or extra-large; (about 1 lb) sweet-variety onion
1/2	lb	Jarlsberg cheese; finely shredded
3	tb	Butter or margarine; softened
4	tb	Milk; (up to 5)
2	dr	Hot red-pepper sauce; (up to 3)
1	tb	Chopped fresh parsley
		Low-fat English-style water crackers or Norwegian crispbreads; (opt)