Macaroni and Blue Cheese with Chives

• 1 pound spiral tube-shaped pasta
• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 3 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups crumbled blue cheese
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
3. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
4. Drain.
5. Meanwhile, melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat.
6. Add flour.
7. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly (do not allow to brown).
8. Gradually whisk in milk and cream.
9. Simmer until mixture thickens slightly, whisking occasionally, about 3 minutes.
10. Reduce heat to low.
11. Add grated cheddar cheese and 1 cup crumbled blue cheese.
12. Whisk until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
13. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
14. Add cooked pasta to sauce; stir to coat.
15. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
16. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup blue cheese.
17. Bake until sauce begins to bubble, about 25 minutes.
18. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

pasta, butter, flour, milk, whipping cream, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, fresh chives

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/macaroni-and-blue-cheese-with-chives-107867 (may not work)