Texas mac & cheese

I call this recipe a side dish but if you double it it can be a main dish.

What you'll need:

• 2 c macaroni noodles
• 2 Tbl butter
• 1 1/2 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 can Rotel tomatoes

Cook the macaroni until tender. Drain and toss with butter. Stir in the cheese and Rotel. Bake @ 350 degrees for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and light brown. Serve hot. Feeds 4.

Cost:

elbow macaroni - $1.75

butter - $2.38

shredded cheddar - $1.98

Rotel tomatoes - $2.12

Total - $5.34