*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     MACARONI & CHEESE - DINER STYLE

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Main dish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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
 


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