Microwave Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

8 ounces macaroni

2 tablespoons butter

2 1/2 tablespoons chopped onion  16 ounces cubed processed  cheese food

3/4 cup milk  salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste.

Directions

In a large pot with boiling salted water cook the elbow macaroni  until al dente. Drain.

In a 2 quart microwave safe covered casserole dish, saute the  onions and butter or margarine on high for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the cooked and drained pasta, milk, and cubed cheese and  stir. Cook for 11 to 12 minutes on high stirring at 4, 8, and 11  minutes. The mixture will still be runny at this stage. Add salt and  pepper to taste.

Let stand for 5-8 minutes before serving. The sauce will thicken  upon standing.