MACARONI AND BLUE CHEESE

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Very rich taste and unique twist on an old favorite. Goes quite well served with a grilled steak or chicken breast. A wonderful recipe given to me by my dear friend (and great cook) Amy.

Provided by SmHerndon

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1 cup whipping cream
3 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups crumbled blue cheese
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon minced fresh chives, to taste
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350* and butter 13x9 glass baking dish.
  • Cook pasta (about 8 min) and drain.
  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium to low heat, then add flour and cook 1 minute stirring constantly (do not allow to brown).
  • Gradually whisk in cream and milk and simmer until mixture thickens slightly, whisking occasionally (about 3 minutes).
  • Reduce heat to low and add grated cheddar cheese and only 1 cup blue cheese.
  • Whisk about 2 minutes or when cheese starts to melt, then flavor with salt and pepper.
  • Add cooked pasta to sauce, stirring to coat, and transfer mixture to 13x9 dish.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup blue cheese and bake about 25 minutes or until sauce begins to bubble.
  • Sprinkle with chives and serve- enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1301.2, Fat 76.2, SaturatedFat 47.3, Cholesterol 235.9, Sodium 1389.5, Carbohydrate 100.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 9.2, Protein 52.8

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