Parker & Otis' Pimento Cheese (+ Grilled Sandwiches with Bacon & Tomato)

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• Pimento Cheese Dip (above)
• To serve: crackers, baguette slices, assorted raw vegetables
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 large, ripe tomato, sliced
• 12 slices sourdough bread
• 12 slices bacon, cooked till crisp
• 2 cups sharp yellow cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (about 8 ounces)
• 1 cup drained pimentos or roasted red peppers, finely chopped
• 2 cups extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (about 8 ounces)
• Salt and freshly ground pepper