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Macaroni and Blue Cheese with Chives

By Scott Simpson of the Blue Onion Bistro in Seattle WA

Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 Servings

Ingredients

1

pound spiral tube-shaped pasta

2

tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

1

/4 cup all purpose flour

2

cups whole milk

1

cup whipping cream

3

cups grated cheddar cheese

1

1/2 cups crumbled blue cheese

1

tablespoon minced fresh chives

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly (do not allow to brown).

    Step 3

    Gradually whisk in milk and cream. Simmer until mixture thickens slightly, whisking occasionally, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add grated cheddar cheese and 1 cup crumbled blue cheese. Whisk until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    Add cooked pasta to sauce; stir to coat. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup blue cheese. Bake until sauce begins to bubble, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

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