Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

Instructions

1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni 3 T. butter or margarine 3 T. all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1/2 tsp. salt dash Pepper 1/4 cup minced onion (optional) 2 cups shredded sharp process cheese

I actually use medium shells, not elbow macaroni - 3 cups! I also use American cheese instead of sharp and sometimes add the occasional "scrap" of cheese lingering in the refrigerator - Swiss, cheddar, anything that's there. Of course, if Michael is home, it's strictly by the recipe! Cook macaroni in boiling, salted water till tender; drain. Melt butter; blend in flour. Add milk. Cook and stir till thick. Add salt, pepper, onion and cheese; stir till cheese is melted. Mix sauce with macaroni. Turn into 1 1/2 quart casserole and bake in 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes or till bubbly and browned.