3-Ingredient Cheese Sauce | view more Recipe
'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.