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Amazonian Macaroni and Cheese

t's not well-known, but macaroni and cheese was invented by the Amazons of Greek myth. Considering they lopped off one of their breasts to make archery easier (eeew!), you wouldn't catch Amazons making mac-and-cheese with any wimpy powdered mixes; they made it the right way, baking it all in, um, Grecian urns or something.

In any case, once you've had Amazonian Macaroni and Cheese, you'll never go back, baby.

2 cups of elbow macaroni (roughly 4 ounces)
1/2 cup of chopped onion (pureed is even better)
2 tablespoons of butter
2 tablespoons of flour
1 teaspoon (roughly) of pepper
2 1/2 cups of milk
6 cups of shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese (16 ounces or so)

Cook the macaroni and drain, placing in a casserole dish, which is then set aside.

In another pan, cook the onion and butter until tender, but not yet browned. Stir in flour and pepper, adding all the milk immediately afterwards.

Cook until slightly thickened and bubbly. Add the cheese, stir until melted. Pour into the casserole dish, stirring to get as much cheese sauce down into the noodles.

Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes.