The Lee Brothers’ Pimento Cheese

extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated with a food processor or hand grater (not pre-grated)

softened cream cheese (2 ounces), pulled into several pieces

Scant 1/2 cup jarred pimento or other roasted red peppers (from a 7-ounce jar), finely diced

Duke’s, Hellmann’s or other high-quality store-bought mayonnaise

dried red chile flakes

Salt and freshly ground black pepper