Title: Macaroni & Cheese - Diner Style
Categories: Pasta Main
Yield: 6 Servings

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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