- '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)'
- 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)
- Once cheese has melted, stir in Rotel and hot sauce, if using, and microwave an additional 30 seconds
- Stir to combine
