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On a cutting board use a sharp knife to cut onion into small pieces (you should have 1/3 cup). Reserve until Step 3.
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Tear cheese slices into bite-size pieces. Save until Step 5.
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Cook macaroni in a saucepan following the package directions, except add onion to water along with the uncooked macaroni so they cook together.
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(To test macaroni for doneness, remove one piece with a wooden spoon, let it cool slightly, and bite into it. The center will be soft, not chewy.)
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When macaroni is cooked, turn off burner.
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Remove saucepan from burner.
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Place colander in sink.
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Carefully pour macaroni mixture into the colander to drain water.
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Return warm macaroni mixture to saucepan.
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Use wooden spoon to stir in American cheese, milk, and pepper.
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Put saucepan on a burner.
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Turn the burner to medium heat.
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Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring all the time.
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Turn off burner.
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Remove saucepan from burner.
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If mixture is too thick, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons additional milk.
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Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if you like.
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VEGETABLE STIR-INS: Add 1/2 cup frozen peas or frozen mixed vegetables or 1 cup frozen sliced carrots or frozen chopped broccoli to the saucepan along with the onion, macaroni, and water.
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MEAT STIR-INS: Add 1/2 cup chopped cooked ham, chopped sliced pepperoni, sliced hot dogs, or chopped cooked chicken along with the cheese and milk.
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Serve with tossed salad greens with your favorite salad dressing and milk.
