Beefy Barbecue Macaroni

• 3/4 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3.5 cups cooked elbow macaroni
• 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• dash cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tbsp butter/margarine
• 1 cup (4 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• additional cheddar cheese, optional

In a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic til meat is no longer pink; drain if necessary. Add macaroni, barbecue sauce, pepper and cayenne, mix well. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter over mdm heat til butter is melted. Stir in cheese til melted. Pour over the macaroni mixture and mix gently. Sprinkle with cheese if desired. 4 svgs.