Beefy BBQ Macaroni

Ingredients

* 1-1/4 pounds ground beef
* 3/4 cup chopped onion
* 4-1/2 garlic cloves, minced
* 5-1/4 cups cooked elbow macaroni
* 1 cup and 2 tablespoons barbeque sauce
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1-1/2 dashes cayenne pepper
* 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons milk
* 1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons butter or margarine
* 1-1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
* Additional Cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions
This recipe's Ingredients were scaled to yield a new amount. The directions below still refer to the original recipe yield of 4 servings.

1. 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.