Mary Gene Denney lives in Columbiana and said her macaroni casserole was part of a book of her quick and easy recipes that she gave to her son before he went off to college.

1 lb. hamburger

1 medium onion

1 bell pepper

1 small package elbow macaroni

1 can tomato soup

1 small can mushrooms (if desired)

1/2 cup cheddar cheese

salt to taste

Brown hamburger, onions and bell pepper. Drain well. Mix all ingredients together and then mix with cooked macaroni. Place in a casserole dish placing alternate layers of cheese and macaroni mix. Top with remaining cheese