Macaroni and Blue Cheese with Chives

Marie G. Beltran of Seattle, Washington, writes: "The signature dish at Blue Onion Bistro here in Seattle is a rich, velvety macaroni made with blue cheese. The restaurant, which is housed in a former corner gas station, is both nostalgic and comforting, just like the delicious dish. Is there any way you could persuade chef Scott Simpson to divulge the recipe?" For blue-cheese lovers only. For best results, use Maytag or a Danish blue cheese.

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Served Person: Makes 8 servings

American Milk/Cream Pasta Bake Kid-Friendly Blue Cheese Cheddar Spring Chive Bon AppÃ©tit Small Plates

1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 cup whipping cream
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
3 cups grated cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 pound spiral tube-shaped pasta
1 1/2 cups crumbled blue cheese

Carbohydrate 50 g(17%)
Cholesterol 109 mg(36%)
Fat 37 g(56%)
Fiber 2 g(8%)
Protein 26 g(52%)
Saturated Fat 22 g(109%)
Sodium 603 mg(25%)
Calories 636

Preparation Preheat oven to 350Â°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.

Macaroni and Blue Cheese with Chives

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