Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 lb elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions, sliced thin
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 15 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper