Pimento Queso Dip Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups drained, diced pimento or roasted red bell peppers (from one 16-ounce jar)
• 1 pound processed American cheese, such as Velveeta or Lucerne, cut into cubes
• 2 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 cup whole milk
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup shredded monterey jack or low-moisture mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives, drained, pitted, and roughly chopped
• 1/8 small red onion (or 1 shallot), minced
• Sour cream, for serving
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
• Tortilla chips, for serving