Ingredients

• 8 ounces grated yellow sharp cheddar (about 2 packed cups)
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained, squeezed dry
• Hot sauce, to taste (optional)

Instructions

1. Toss cheese and cornstarch in a medium heatproof bowl. Pour evaporated milk over and cook in microwave on high 1 minute. Whisk and continue to cook in 30-second increments, whisking in between, until melted and smooth (about 2 minutes total).
2. Make queso variation: Once cheese has melted, stir in Rotel and hot sauce, if using, and microwave an additional 30 seconds. Stir to combine.
3. Once cheese has melted, stir in Rotel and hot sauce, if using, and microwave an additional 30 seconds. Stir to combine.