BLUE CHEESE MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Categories     Pasta     Side     Bake

Yield 8 – 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

11 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
Kosher salt, to taste
12 oz. rigatoni
2 slices crustless white bread
2 tsp. finely chopped thyme
1 small onion, finely chopped
1⁄2 cup flour
3 cups milk
2 cups heavy cream
12 oz. grated sharp cheddar
8 oz. roughly chopped cooked ham
(any variety will do)
3 oz. blue cheese, crumbled
1⁄2 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
1⁄4 tsp. hot sauce, such as Tabasco
4 scallions, finely chopped
1⁄4 freshly ground black pepper
1⁄8 freshly ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. Grease a 2-qt. baking pan with 1 tbsp. butter; set aside. Bring a 6-qt.pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta; cook until al dente. Drain pasta, rinse; set aside. Pulse bread into crumbs in food processor; mix with 4 tbsp. butter; set aside. 2. Heat oven to 400˚. Melt remaining butter in a 6-qt. pot over medium heat. Add thyme and onions; cook until soft, 6-8 minutes. Whisk in flour; cook 2-3 minutes. Whisk in milk and cream. Increase heat to medium-high; cook, whisking, until thick, 10-12 minutes. Whisk in salt, cheddar, ham, blue cheese, parsley, hot sauce, scallions, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in pasta; add to pan; sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake until bubbly, 30-40 minutes.

Nadia Pieterse
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This recipe was just okay. The macaroni and cheese was a bit bland and the blue cheese flavor was not very noticeable. I would not make this recipe again.


Kylan Johnson
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I've tried many blue cheese macaroni and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of creamy, cheesy, and tangy. I highly recommend it!


Brandon Jameer
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This recipe is a keeper! The blue cheese mac and cheese was so easy to make and turned out so delicious. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


HANIF DANISH
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the sharp flavor of the blue cheese. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Zander G Russell
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This recipe was a disaster! The macaroni and cheese was dry and crumbly, and the blue cheese flavor was way too strong. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Mehr Muhammad irfan
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I've made this blue cheese macaroni and cheese several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. I highly recommend it!


Star Lopez
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This was my first time making macaroni and cheese from scratch and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


yt smrekca
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I'm not a huge fan of blue cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised by this dish. The blue cheese flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the macaroni and cheese was creamy and comforting. I would definitely make this again!


Nakato Harriet
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I would recommend using less salt next time or omitting it altogether.


Godfrey Paul
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I love blue cheese and this macaroni and cheese was no exception. It was rich and decadent, with a lovely crispy crust on top. Definitely a special occasion dish, but worth the extra effort.


Md Suvo
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This blue cheese mac and cheese was a hit with my family! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out creamy and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sharp and tangy blue cheese flavor. We will definitely be making this again!