Macaroni and Cheese Deluxe

Swan Valley Tammi's Note:

Here it is, from the pages of the Company's Coming Pasta cookbook..... A MAC'N'CHEESE DISH FOR GROWN-UPS!! YAY!!!! Lots of colour and flavour.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 2 ½ quarts boiling water
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil (optional)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 10 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 10 ounces sliced mushrooms , drained
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• ¾ cup salad dressing (like mayo or Miracle Whip)
• ¼ cup finely chopped green pepper
• ¼ cup finely chopped red pepper (or pimiento)

Directions:

1. In large uncovered saucepan, cook macaroni in boiling water, oil, and salt until tender but firm, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and return macaroni to pot.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Mix and pour into a greased 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
3. Bake uncovered at 350F for 30-40 minutes.
4. Note: top with more grated cheddar if you wish, or melted butter mixed with dry bread crumbs.