Do you need a great queso recipe? Queso, also know as hot Mexican cheese dip, is a frequent offering at Mexican restaurants in the United States and is also served at casual gatherings such as Super Bowl parties.

Queso, despite its name, is not an authentic Mexican food. It is a blend of processed cheese food that is usually serve with tortilla chips. The processed cheese doesn't become stringy when heated, making it ideal for a hot cheese dip. Some people serve queso plain; others include chili, or diced tomatoes and jalapeno peppers. If you're making a large batch for a party, it can be mixed and kept warm in a crock pot.

The dip cools quickly, so if it's not in a crock pot, be prepared to microwave it to reheat it periodically, if its not all eaten at once.

If you can't find the Rotel tomatoes called for in the recipe, use a can of diced tomatoes, and use 2 cans of chopped green chiles to compensate for the missing chiles that the Rotel has.

• 1 pound Velveeta cheese
• 1 can Rotel tomatoes with chopped green chiles
• 1 4-ounce can chopped green chiles

1. Chop the Velveeta into small pieces
   
2. Place in a microwave safe serving bowl.
3. Drain tomatoes and chiles. Discard juice.
4. Add the tomatoes and chiles to the Velveeta, and stir until combined.
5. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir. Repeat until queso is hot and all cheese is melted.
6. Serve immediately.

1. Omit tomatoes, and add 3 cans of diced green chiles for a hotter queso.
2. Some in New Mexico reportedly combine a can of cream of Mushroom soup with the Velveeta before melting.http://www.chow.com/recipes/11365
3. Add 2 cups of browned chorizo sausage if desired.
4. You can add 1 cup chopped onion, that's been sauteed until soft for a more robust queso