Queso (Mexican Cheese Dip) | Susan | Umami

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound 225 g fresh Cheddar cheese, shredded (smoked, sharp or American cheddar)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3/4 cup green onions, (finely chopped)
• 2 large cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 ½ oz (100 g) diced tomatoes, ((Roma, grape or cherry tomatoes))
• 1/2 teaspoon each ground cumin and onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ((add more to taste if desired))
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (cornflour)
• 13 oz (375 g) evaporated milk, ((full fat))
• 4 oz 120 g fire roasted green chiles, (or jalapeños)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, (finely chopped)