Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Serves:  6  Total Time: 15 minutes

1 lb elbow noodles
1/2 cup salted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp ground mustard
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
3 cups milk
8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1.  Fill a large sauce pan with water, and bring to a boil.  Stir in the macaroni; cook until al dente.  Drain well.

2.  Meanwhile in another large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.  Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, a;nd mustard powder an cook 1-2 minutes.

3.  Pour in milk and whisk until smooth.  Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for 3-5 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.  Turn off the heat and whisk in cheese until melted.

4.  Pour cooked pasta into the cheese sauce and stir well to combine.  Serve hot.