Macaroni & cheese - diner style
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients:
- 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
Instructions:
(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
