Macaroni Sings the Blues

Serves 8 to 12
Time 40 min
Macaroni Sings the Blues

For those who love a flavorful macaroni and cheese, this sharp cheddar and blue cheese version will be a new favorite.

Special Diets:

VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    1 poundelbow or shell pasta, cooked al dente
    4 tablespoons(1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided
    1/4 cupflour
    2 1/2 cupswhole milk
    2 cupsgrated sharp cheddar
    2 1/2 cupscrumbled Rogue Creamery Oregon Blue, divided
    1/4fine sea salt
    1/4ground black pepper
    cayenne pepper (optional)
    1/4 cupdry bread crumbs

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Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish or casserole with a tablespoon of butter. 


In a large heavy saucepan over medium low heat, melt remaining butter. 


Add flour, stirring constantly, and cook 1 minute (don't let it brown). 


Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer mixture at least 3 minutes, whisking often, until it thickens slightly. 


Reduce heat to very low, then gradually whisk in cheeses, reserving 1/2 cup blue cheese, and cook, stirring constantly, until cheese melts. Season to taste with salt, pepper and cayenne (if using). 


Stir in cooked pasta until well coated.


Pour mixture into buttered baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and reserved 1/2 cup blue cheese. 


Bake until crumbs are browned and cheese is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

380

Total Fat

24g

Saturated Fat

15g

Cholesterol

65mg

Sodium

720mg

Total Carbohydrate

22g

Dietary Fiber

1g

Total Sugars

3g

Protein

18g

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