Macaroni & Cheese with Green Pepper

Directions

Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions for 7 minutes; drain. Set aside.

In a pan, melt butter or margarine add flour slowly, stirring continually. Slowly add milk, stirring continually.

Stir until mixture is smooth, add 1 cup cheese slowly, stirring continually.

Continue to stir and cook mixture until it just thickens.

Add chopped onions, mustard, green peppers, stir and remove from heat.

Arrange macaroni in a buttered 2½ or 3-quart casserole.

Pour mixture over macaroni.

Spread the remaining cup of shredded cheese over top of macaroni mixture. Sprinkle paprika on top.

Bake, uncovered, at 350℉ (180℃) for 30 minutes.

If you like ham, put two cups of lean cubed cooked ham in the mixture before pouring over macaroni.