Soft Pretzels with Queso Dip
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup white American cheese 1 egg 1 tablespoon coarse salt to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 ½ cups warm water 10 cups water 2 tablespoons diced green chiles 2 teaspoons salt 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour cooking spray ¼ (4 ounce) can pickled jalapeno pepper slice… ½ cup fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained ½ cup milk, or more as needed ½ medium yellow onion, diced ½ stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled ½ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup baking soda