Jalapeno Cheese Dip

1 pound Monterey Jack cheese with jalapenos, grated
8 ounces sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large garlic clove, put through garlic press
2 ounces chopped pimento
3 green onions, finely chopped
Sunflower nuts

Mix together the cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and garlic. Place in a baking dish; do not cover. Bake in a 350° F oven for about 20 minutes or microwave on High for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Mix in half of the pimento, onion and sunflower nuts. Bake for 5 more minutes, or microwave on High for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Garnish with remaining ingredients, placing pimento in the center, green onion around the pimento and sunflower nuts around the edge. Serve with tortilla chips, preferably lightly salted white corn chips.

Makes 3 cups

Note: Can be prepared ahead, refrigerated up to a week and reheated in oven or microwave until hot. Stir well to recombine.