BAKED MONTEREY JACK MACARONI

Baked Monterey Jack Macaroni image

Provided by Audrey M

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese (bell pepper)
10 3/4 ounces cream of celery soup, undiluted
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2-1 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
Rinse cooked pasta with cold water; drain and set aside.
Melt butter in a Dutch oven; add onion and sweet red pepper.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
Stir cheese, soup, and sour cream into Dutch oven.
Stir in macaroni; spoon into a lightly greased 2 quart shallow baking dish.
Sprinkle with chili powder.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.9, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 57.7, Sodium 632.7, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 16