Pimento Cheese (No Mayonnaise) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
8 ounces cream cheese, softened well
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, with juice
3 garlic cloves, minced (approximate, adjust to your liking)
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 -4 drops hot sauce
1 pinch sugar

Preparation

Mix all ingredients very well. Note: For the best flavor, grate the cheddar just before you make the recipe. Store pimento cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
To make this into a hot dip, simply heat in a crock pot until bubbly.