Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Dip Recipe - Blue Plate Mayonnaise

Ingredients

• 12 ounces extra-sharp yellow (or white cheddar), coarsely grated, room temperature
• 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimentos, well drained
• 1/2 cup Blue Plate®️ Mayonnaise (+ extra to taste)
• 3 tablespoons minced jalapeño pepper
• 1 tablespoon grated sweet onion
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 pinches sugar (optional)