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                    MACARONI & CHEESE - DINER STYLE

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

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  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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