Asian Style Pimento Cheese

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• pinch of salt and black pepper
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
• 8 ounces freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 (4-ounce) jars diced pimentos, drained and patted dry
• 1/2 cup chopped scallion (green tops)
• 1 (5-ounce can) water chestnuts, drained and patted dry
• 2 1/2 tablespoons sriracha hot chili sauce
• 1/4 rounded teaspoon ground ginger