Momma Kat Mac n Cheese

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

1 tablespoon grated fresh onion (optional)

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3 cups shredded cheese (we use cubed velveta - about 3/4 to a pound)

2 cups thin white sauce (recipe follows below)

1 tablespoon butter

Cook mac (not too done). Place half cooked macaroni in ungreased 2 qt. casserole dish. Sprinkle with half the onion, salt, pepper and cheese. Repeat with second layer. Pour white sauce over top and dot with the butter. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes, then uncover and bake 15 additional minutes.

Thin white sauce

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 cups milk

Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. blend in flour, salt and pepper. Stir til bubbly and smooth. (more like a paste) Stir in milk slowly while whisking, heat to boiling over medium heat. Stir constantly! Boil and stir 1 minute.