3-INGREDIENT CHEESE SAUCE

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This velvety-smooth sauce uses real cheddar (not the processed stuff) and comes together in less than 10 minutes. Serve as is with chips, fries, or chili dogs, or transform it into the best queso you've ever had (see below for more on that). Pro tip: Skip the aged cheddar from the fancy cheese counter-the sauce will be even creamier with a block of no-frills cheddar from the dairy aisle of the supermarket.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     3-Ingredient Recipes     Cheese     Cheddar     Milk/Cream     Sauce     Cheese Week     Condiment     Sauce Secrets

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Make cheese sauce:
  • 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).
  • Make queso variation:
  • Once cheese has melted, stir in Rotel and hot sauce, if using, and microwave an additional 30 seconds. Stir to combine.

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