Recipe

Blue Onion Bistros Macaroni And Blue Cheese With Chives Recipe

	Julesong / All my dishes 11 months, 1 week ago From Chef Scott Simpson comes Blue Onion Bistro's signature dish! A rich, velvety macaroni made with blue cheese. From Bon Appetit magazine, March 2003. Prep:5m Cook:45m Servings:8	Julesong
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Ingredients

1 lb uncooked spiral tube-shaped pasta

1 teaspoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup flour

2 cups whole milk

1 cup whipping cream

3 cups grated cheddar cheese

1 1/2 cups crumbled blue cheese, divided (Maytag or Danish)

salt & freshly ground black pepper or tricolor pepper, to taste

1 dash cayenne, to taste (optional)

1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F; butter a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.

Cook the pasta according to package directions until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally; drain and set aside (about 8 minutes).

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.

Simmer mixture until it slightly thickens, whisking occasionally, for 3 minutes.

Reduce the temperature to low, then gradually stir in the grated cheddar and 1 cup of the blue cheese and cook, stirring, until the cheese melts.

Season to taste with salt, freshly ground pepper, and cayenne (if using).

Stir in the cooked pasta, making sure it's well-coated with the sauce.

Pour mixture into the buttered baking dish, sprinkle with the reserved 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

Sprinkle with the minced chives and serve.

Note: also good with a serving of caramelized onions and sauteed mushrooms; also, you can use 2% or skim milk instead of whole, but using whole is how they make it at the restaurant.

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Comments

rosemaryblue 11 months, 1 week ago said:
Sounds wonderful! Love that Maytag blue cheese!!

robbin818 10 months, 1 week ago said:
OMG!!!! Rich, sinful and amazingly delicious!!!! The only change I made was to decrease the cheddar and increase the blue by 1/2 cup each. Ten thumbs up!