Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/4  cups          milk
  12      ounces        pasteurized process cheddar cheese spread -- cubed
     1/2  cup           dijon mustard
     1/3  cup           sliced green onions
   6      slices        bacon -- cooked and crumbled
     1/8  teaspoon      ground red pepper
  12      ounces        tri-color rotelle or spiral-shaped pasta -- cooked
   1      can           french fried onion rings -- (2.8 ounce)

Preparation:

In medium saucepan over low heat, heat milk, cheese and mustard until cheese melts and mixture is smooth. Stir in green onions, bacon and pepper; remove from heat. In large bowl, combine hot pasta and cheese mixture, tossing until well coated; spoon into greased 2-quart casserole. Cover; bake at 350 F for 15 to 20 minutes. Uncover and stir; top with onion rings. Bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes more. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired. Makes 6 servings