Macaroni& Cheese - Diner Style

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