Mac and cheese

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups elbow macaroni
• 3 Tbs butter
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt, dash of pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (optional)
• 8 oz sharp process American cheese, cubed (2 cups)
• 1 tomato (sliced) (optional)

Directions:

1. Cook 1.5 cups elbow macaroni in boiling salted water untill tender; drain
2. In saucepan, melt 3 Tbsp butter.
3. Blend in 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt and dash of pepper
4. Add 2 cups milk; cook and stir until thick and bubbly
5. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (optional)
6. Add 8 oz sharp process American cheese, cubed (2 cups); stir until melted
7. Mix cheese sauce with macaroni
8. Turn into 1.5 quart casserole
9. Sprinkle 1 sliced tomato with salt; arrange atop.
10. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.