- 3/4 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 3/4 cup barbeque sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- Additional Cheddar cheese (optional)
- In a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add macaroni, barbecue sauce, pepper and cayenne; mix well. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir in cheese until melted. Pour over the macaroni mixture and mix gently. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.