Bellwether'S Pimento Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8-ounce block of extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated (You must grate your own; the pre-grated product will not cream into a spread.)
4-ounce jar pimentos, drained very thoroughly and finely diced
3 tablespoons sour cream (or one large dollop)
2 green onions, mostly tops, finely minced
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
About 2 tablespoons good mayonnaise (Hellmann's please)
Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Preparation

1. In a medium-size bowl, mix together the sour cream, onions, cheese, garlic powder and ground red pepper until the cheese begins to break down into a spread. Stir in the pimentos. Add the mayonnaise a little bit at a time until you reach your desired consistency. It should spread easily, but it shouldn't be gloppy. Add pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least two hours.