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Mac and Bleu Cheese
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| 1 pound | your preferred pasta |
| 1 teaspoon | Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) | butter |
| 1/4 cup | all purpose flour |
| 2 cups | whole milk |
| 1 cup | whipping cream |
| 1 cup | grated sharp cheddar cheese, (I use a super sharp white cheddar, but regular orange cheddar is fine too) |
| 1 cup | grated Asiago cheese |
| 1 cup | grated Munster cheese |
| 1 cup | grated Gruyere cheese |
| 1 1/2 cups | crumbled blue cheese, (I like to use Gorgonzola, but Maytag, Danish, or Stilton, or any other favorite Blue Cheese is fine) |
| Cayenne Pepper | |
| Salt | |
| Pepper | |
| 1 tablespoon | minced fresh chives |
| Bread Crumbs, (I use Oat Bran Bread and just grate it with the same cheese grater) -- Use as many or as few as you like. |
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F; butter a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
2. Cook the pasta according to package directions until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally; drain and set aside (about 1/2 the time the box recommends for complete cooking).
3. While the pasta is cooking, in a large heavy saucepan over medium low heat, melt the olive oil and butter together; add the flour and, stirring constantly, cook for 1 minute (don't let it brown), then gradually whisk in the milk and cream.
4. Simmer mixture until it slightly thickens, whisking occasionally, for 3 minutes.
5. Reduce the temperature to low, then gradually stir in the grated cheeses and 1 cup of the blue cheese and cook, stirring, until the cheese melts.
6. Season to taste with salt, freshly ground pepper, and cayenne (if using).
7. Stir in the cooked pasta, making sure it's well-coated with the sauce.
8. Pour mixture into the buttered baking dish, sprinkle with the reserved 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese and bread crumbs, and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
9. Sprinkle with the minced chives and serve.
10. Note to self: also good with a serving of carmamelized onions and sauteed mushrooms
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