South Carolina Pimento Cheese

Appetizers

Ingredients

1.5 lb sharp orange cheddar, coarsly grated 
.5 lb Vermont white sharp cheddar, coarsely grated 
½ jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped 
2 green onions, finely chopped (use both the green and the white parts) 
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper 
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 
Dash of Tabasco, optional 
Duke's Mayonnaise, to moisten & hold it together

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl with a rubber spatula.  Cover & chill to let flavors blend.  (Do not combine all in a food processor!)
Do not use pre-grated cheeses. 
May change cheese proportions as desired & still be "authentic." 