Microwave Mac'N'Cheese Quick Cooking September 1999

Ingredients:

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups hot water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
11/2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheese

Directions:

In a 2 qt microwave-safe dish, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 3/12 minutes stir Cover and cook at 50% power for 4 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil, rotating a half turn once. Combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into macaroni mixture. Add cheese Cover and cook on high for 6-8 minutes or until the macaroni is tender and sauce is bubbly rotating a half turn once and stirring every 3 minutes.

This recipe was easy to make in the microwave and the mustard added a lot of flavor.