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.

Bsvsv Gsgsg
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Davian Del Carmen
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This recipe was easy to follow and the macaroni and cheese turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.


Rabbi khan Rabbi khan
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This was the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Nuralom Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The blue cheese flavor was subtle and it added a nice tanginess to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Hussain Raza
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the creamy, cheesy sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Augustine Chibuike
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. The macaroni was cooked al dente and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Joshua Lucas
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This was a disaster! The sauce curdled and the macaroni was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Robin Miah
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The sauce was a little too thick for my taste and the breadcrumb topping was a bit bland.


Adom Gulaas
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This was easy to make and tasted amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdul qadar Abdul qadar
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Just made this and it turned out great! I used sharp cheddar and Gruyère cheeses, and added some crumbled bacon. So good!


Muhammad Arshid
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I made this last night and it was delicious! The blue cheese adds a nice tanginess to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Alfie Gandy
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This macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! They loved the creamy, cheesy sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping. I will definitely be making this again.