1 1/2 c. elbow macaroni
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
2 c. milk
2 c. shredded sharp process cheese

1. Boil macaroni according to package instructions in time for step 5.

2. Cook butter in a 2 quart ovenware casserole in microwave oven about 30 seconds or until melted.

3. Add flour, salt, pepper, and dry mustard. Add milk slowly, stirring constantly. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until thick, stirring 2 or 3 times the last half of the cooking time to prevent lumps.

4. Add cheese, stir and cook 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

5. Add cooked macaroni. Cook 6 to 7 minutes or until heated throughout, stirring once halfway through cooking time.

Total cooking time: about 14 minutes.

Recipe yields: 6 servings.

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