Step 1

Add the shredded cheese to a bowl with the cornstarch and stir. Set aside.

Step 2

Place a saucepan on medium-high heat. Add the butter, stir until melted.

Step 3

Add in the onions and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and add in the remaining ingredients. Stir continuously until the cheese has melted.

Step 5

Taste repeatedly and add additional salt and pepper to taste if necessary.

Step 6

It will take about 10 minutes for the dip to thicken. Remove the dip from heat. It will thicken up more as it cools.If you like it even thicker, create a slurry using 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1/2 tablespoon of water. Combine the two until it creates a white paste and add it to the dip and stir. After several minutes it will thicken more.