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Recipe #7: Macaroni And Blue Cheese With Chives

For blue-cheese lovers only. For best results, use Maytag or a Danish blue cheese.

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
Preparation

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.

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

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.

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. - Makes 8 servings.
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