Grandma Sugar's Shell Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 3 cups Velveeta cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups medium pasta shells
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Cook macaroni 10 minutes in boiling salted water.

2. 2

   Coat microwave safe casserole dish with melted butter.

3. 3

   Put cheese cubes, milk, and pepper in butter-coated, 2-quart casserole dish and microwave six minutes on medium power or until cheese is melted. Stir until it creates cheese sauce.

4. 4

   Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce. Stir until all macaroni shells are coated with cheese sauce.

5. 5

   Slice cheddar cheese into approximately 3/8" slices and insert slices into macaroni and cheese sauce mixture.

6. 6

   Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until browned.