Smoky Pimento Cheese | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 12 ounces extra-sharp yellow cheddar, coarsely grated at room temperature
• Two 4-ounce jars diced pimentos, well-drained
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise, or more to taste (preferably homemade)
• 1 tablespoon grated onion
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika (pimenton)
• 1/4 teaspoon Crystal hot sauce, or your favorite Louisiana red hot sauce, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 pinches sugar