GORGONZOLA MAC N' CHEESE

Gorgonzola Mac N' Cheese image

Provided by Sarah 11879

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb macaroni (I like shells)
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup whipping cream
3 cups grated white cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups crumbled gorgonzola
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F Grease 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
Cook pasta until l dente, drain.
Melt butter over medium-low heat, add flour, cook 1 minute to make roux (do not brown).
Gradually whisk in milk and cream, simmer until mixture thickens slightly, whisking occasionally.
Reduce heat to low, add grated cheddar cheese and crumbled gorgonzola cheese, whisk until cheese melts.
Add cooked pasta to sauce, stir to coat, transfer mixture to prepared baking dish, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup blue cheese and bake until sauce begins to bubble. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 679.3, Fat 40.5, SaturatedFat 25.1, Cholesterol 125.5, Sodium 719.6, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.7, Protein 28.2