For the Best Loaded Queso Dip Skip the Velveeta

Name: For the Best Loaded Queso Dip, Skip the Velveeta
Ingredients: 8 ounces coarsely ground bulk chorizo sausage; 1 (16 to 24-ounce) bag thick corn tortilla chips , optional; 8 ounces mild cheddar cheese , grated ( 2 1/2 cups ), at room temperature; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk; 1 medium garlic clove , finely chopped; 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle chilies in adobo; 2 green onions , finely chopped; 1 plum tomato , chopped