Veggie Tot Mac & Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 (16 ounce) package Green GiantTM Veggie Tots - any variety

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Melt butter in 2-quart saucepot over medium heat. Add onion and salt and cook 3 minutes or until softened. Add flour and garlic and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Gradually stir in milk and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened. Add 1-1/2 cups cheese and stir until melted.
Arrange pasta to 2-quart baking dish. Pour sauce over pasta and stir gently until evenly coated. Evenly top with remaining cheese and Green Giant(R) Veggie TotsTM.
Bake 25 minutes or until mixture is bubbling and Green Giant(R) Veggie TotsTM are golden brown.