PEGGY'S HOLIDAY CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• 1. Empty the 4 jars of pimento cheese spread into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Best to use a slim spatula or spreading knife to get it all from the sides and bottom.
• 2. Add the deviled ham and turn loosely with a fork to get the ham blended evenly with the cheese.
• 3. Add the mayonnaise. You may want to experiment with the amount. Less mayo makes the dip sharper with a stiffer consistency; more will make it creamier with a looser consistency. I've had my best results with 2 heaping tablespoons as I like it a bit sharper in flavor.
• 4. Add the Worcestershire. There's no precise measurement here, 3 or 4 shakes of a Lea & Perrins bottle probably yields about a teaspoon or so.
• 5. We always like to add just a dash of Tabasco, although this step is entirely optional. To be honest, I saw mom add the Tabasco one day when I was about 15, to which I protested and asked her just to make it "the usual way". She confessed she had always added it, even when I was a child; she just never let me see her do it. So, you don't need much. A little goes a long way, just enough to add a little kick is nice.
• 6. Blend well. You can use a fork, but I like to use a hand-mixer. The deviled ham is a bit hard to blend in without it. Mix for 2 or 3 minutes.
• 7. Also optional: I always chill in the fridge for an hour or so. Serve and enjoy!