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Blue Cheese Mac and Cheese

Creamy Blue Cheese Mac and Cheese for Cozy Nights

This Blue Cheese Mac and Cheese transforms a humble pantry staple into an elevated culinary experience in just 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can use olive oil for a lighter option.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; shallots can also be used if garlic is undesirable.
  • 1 tablespoon Onion Flakes Fresh onion can be finely diced as substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Chives Omit for a simpler sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Be cautious with salt content depending on cheese used.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to personal preference.
  • 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar Lemon juice can be used if vinegar is unavailable.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
  • 3/4 cup Blue Cheese Gorgonzola or any favorite blue cheese can suffice.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Cheddar can be used for a different flavor profile.
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Macaroni Pasta Classic elbow macaroni is recommended.
For Garnish
  • Garnish Optional: Freshly grated Parmesan, black pepper, and basil leaves.

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Start by melting 2 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once melted, add 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of onion flakes, 1 teaspoon of dried chives, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  2. Next, stir in 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar, then pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and stir until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to low, add 3/4 cup of crumbled blue cheese and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, stirring until fully melted and the sauce is silky, about 2-4 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, boil a pot of salted water and cook 8 ounces of macaroni pasta according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 7-9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  5. Gently add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring thoroughly to coat. Heat through on low for about 2 minutes.
  6. Plate into bowls and optionally garnish with freshly grated Parmesan, black pepper, and fresh basil leaves. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 450IUCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste throughout cooking, and consider adding vegetables like spinach or crispy bacon for extra flavor and texture.

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