Pimento Cheese

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 (4-ounce) package diced pimentos (or diced roasted red peppers), drained
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup thinly-sliced green onions
• 1/3 cup mayo
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• a few shakes of Tabasco sauce
• fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper