Combine yeast and 1 cup flour in a medium mixing bowl; set aside. Combine cheese spread, water, shortening, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan; heat to 105° to 115°F, stirring constantly. Add cheese mixture and egg to yeast mixture; beat 1/2 minute at low speed of an electric mixer, scraping sides of bowl. Beat 3 minutes at high speed. Stir in remaining 1 cup flour.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 1 to 2 minutes. Shape dough into 12 balls. Place in well greased muffin pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 350° for 15 to 18 minutes.

Cheesy Onion Buns: Add 2 tablespoons minced onion with egg.