Bacon and Pimento Cheese Dip

Ingredients

• 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 12 ounces extra-sharp yellow or white cheddar, coarsely grated, room temperature
• 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimentos, well-drained
• 1/2 cup Blue Plate® Mayonnaise or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon grated sweet onion
• 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh jalapeño
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon Tiger Sauce® Habanero Lime
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 pinches sugar (optional)

Directions

1. COMBINE cheese, pimentos, mayonnaise, onion, salt, jalapeño, paprika, Tiger Sauce®, cayenne and sugar in a medium mixing bowl, and stir until the cheese is blended with the mayonnaise but still in distinct pieces. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
2. COVER and refrigerate until slightly firm, at least 1 hour or up to several days.