Macaroni and Cheese

By Bettye

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• dash pepper
• 1/4 cup minced onion (optional)
• 2 cups shredded sharp process cheese

Preparation

Step 1

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. If you like, sprinkle tomato slices with salt; arrange on top, pushing edge of each slice into macaroni. Bake in moderate over (350 degrees F.) about 45 minutes, or till bubbly and browned.