Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           cheese -- shredded*
   4      ounces        green chiles**
     1/4  cup           half & half
   2      tablespoons   onion -- finely chopped
   2      teaspoons     cumin -- ground
     1/2  teaspoon      salt

Preparation:

* Use either Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese (4 oz) ** Use 1 4-oz can of chopped green chiles, drained. Heat all ingredients over low heat, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted. Serve warm with tortilla chips. Makes 1 1/4 cups dip.