Green Onion and Cheddar Spoonbread

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 cups coarsely grated Cheddar
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 5 eggs
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped green onions