Microwave Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 4 servings ground pepper black to taste
• 8 ounces macaroni 
• 0.8 cup milk 
• 2.5 tablespoons onion chopped
• 16 ounces processed cheese food cubed
• 4 servings salt to taste

Equipment

• pot
• casserole dish
• microwave

Directions

1. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook the elbow macaroni until al dente.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. In a 2-quart microwave-safe covered casserole dish, cook the onions and butter or margarine on high for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add the cooked and drained pasta, milk, and cubed cheese and stir. Cook for 11 to 12 minutes on high, stirring well after 4, 8, and 11 minutes. The mixture will still be runny at this stage.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Let stand for 5-8 minutes before serving. The sauce will thicken as it cools slightly.