Pimento Cheese Queso with Toppings Bar

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2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 large red onion, finely chopped 

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 

1 teaspoon mustard powder 

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

1/2 teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce 

8 ounces cream cheese, cubed 

1 cup sour cream 

3 cups Pimento Cheese Spread, recipe follows

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 

Toppings:

1 jar roasted bell peppers, red and yellow

1 jar brined cherry peppers or Sweety Pepps

1 can sliced green olives 

5 green onions, chopped 

1 cup roasted, salted pumpkin seeds 

Pimento Cheese Spread:

Two 7-ounce jars sliced pimentos, drained

Three 10-ounce bricks sharp Cheddar, finely grated 

1 cup mayonnaise