Macaroni And Cheese Diner Style Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pkt Elbow Macaroni (8 ounce)
- 2 Tbsp. Butter Or possibly Regular Margarine
- 3/4 c. Minced Onion
- 1/2 c. Minced Green Bell Pepper
- 12 ounce Cheddar Cheese Spread
- 1 c. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/4 tsp Warm Red Pepper Sauce, (opt) Green Pepper Rings, (opt) Parsley Sprigs, (opt)
Directions
- Prepare the macaroni in a large saucepan according to the directions on the package. Drain and return to the saucepan to keep hot.
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the butter add in the onion and minced green bell pepper and cook for 5 min, stirring occasionally, till crisp tender. Remove from the heat; add in vegetables to the macaroni in the saucepan along with the cheese spread, shredded cheese and warm red pepper sauce, if you like. Toss till well mixed.
- Spoon the mix into a 2 1/2-qt casserole and bake 30 min or possibly till warm and bubbly. Garnish with pepper rings and parsley sprigs if you like.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 108g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 284 | |
| Calories from Fat 197 | 69% |
| Total Fat 22.15g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 13.98g | 56% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 909mg | 38% |
| Potassium 201mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 7.35g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 5.26g | 4% |
| Protein 14.32g | 23% |
