Cooking Easy Recipes

Macaroni and Cheese - Diner Style

Servings:
6 Servings
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  • 1 pk Elbow Macaroni (8 oz)
  • 2 tb Butter Or Regular Margarine
  • 3/4 c Chopped Onion
  • 1/2 c Chopped Green Bell Pepper
  • 12 oz Cheddar Cheese Spread
  • 1 c Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/4 ts Hot Red Pepper Sauce, (opt)
  • Green Pepper Rings, (opt)
  • Parsley Sprigs, (opt)
Prepare the macaroni in a large saucepan according to the directions on the
package. Drain and return to the saucepan to keep warm.

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter add the onion and
chopped green bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally,
until crisp tender. Remove from the heat; add vegetables to the macaroni in
the saucepan along with the cheese spread, shredded cheese and hot red
pepper sauce, if desired. Toss until well mixed.

Spoon the mixture into a 2 1/2-quart casserole and bake 30 minutes or until
hot and bubbly. Garnish with pepper rings and parsley sprigs if desired.

From The Redbook Magazine January 1986