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Blue Cheese Bechamel Macaroni and Cheese

Feb 24, 2014 · 43 Comments

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Blue Cheese Bechamel Mac N Cheese

Macaroni and cheese, Mac N Cheese, Mac and Cheese…whatever name you give it, it’s one of those things I just can’t get enough of! This is one of my favorite recipes – it’s for a super delicious Blue Cheese Bechamel Macaroni and Cheese.

Not everyone is a blue cheese lover-to be honest I don’t love blue cheese by itself-but in this bechamel mac and cheese it will convert the biggest non-blue-cheese lover! The bechamel sauce smooths out the blue cheese and coats the spirally pasta in a blanket of creaminess, the hints of blue cheese throughout add a delicious salty kick, and the crunchy bits of topping from baking finish off this Blue Cheese Bechamel Mac and Cheese dish making one want need to dig in for bite after bite.

Here are some lovely pictures of me making the Blue Cheese Bechamel Mac and cheese from when I visited my super talented photographer friend Charlotte in North Carolina…wish she were around to take pictures at every meal-just look at the photos-so pretty (and trust me, this mac and cheese was as delicious as it looks!!)

Blue Cheese Bechamel Mac N Cheese

Then of course there’s when the blue cheese bechamel mac and cheese is ready to eat…it’s equally as visually appealing! And I of course had to throw in a little picture I’m so glad my husband snapped of me holding the food and Charlotte with her camera, I just love it!

Blue cheese mac n cheese

Ok…on to the recipe for the blue cheese mac and cheese:

Blue Cheese Bechamel Macaroni and Cheese

4.86 from 7 votes
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Cavatappi pasta
  • 1/2 lb 8oz Blue Cheese (I used a mild one called Black River Blue) , roughly chopped
  • 4 oz Sharp White Cheddar shredded
  • 1/3 Cup Flour
  • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk at room temperature
  • 3 Tbs Butter
  • 1 Tsp Dry mustard powder
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tsp pepper
  • 1/2 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Start by cooking pasta according to package directions but under cooking by 1 minute (because you will be baking it and you don't want the pasta to be a soggy mess, I usually cook my the pasta for 10 minutes in boiling water and then taste test, it should be al dente. Then I strain and set aside.)
  • To make the bechamel sauce- in a heavy large saucepan that is big enough to hold the pasta-melt the butter over medium heat and as soon as it starts to melt add in the flour and whisk constantly until the paste starts to bubble a little -about 1 minute (you don't want to let it get brown).
  • Next add the milk to the saucepan and whisking constantly allow the sauce to thicken - about 5 minutes of stirring. When sauce has thickened considerably (should coat the back of a spoon) turn the heat to low and stir in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dry mustard, stir a few times and then add in the shredded cheddar and about 1/2 of the blue cheese chunks. Stir until everything is ooey gooey and mixed (about 2 minutes.)
  • Preheat oven to 350. Spray baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Now add the pasta to the sauce and gently fold the sauce over the pasta to make sure all the pasta is covered with sauce. Stir in the remaining blue cheese chunks and then spoon into the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the panko bread crumbs over the mac and cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and then allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving and then enjoy!

This recipe was inspired by a dish one of my favorite Milwaukee Wine Bars/Restaurants (Balzac Wine Bar) makes called ‘Famous Balzac Sac Mac.’

 

 

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  1. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    March 2, 2014 at 10:15 am

    Oh, hey, my noodle-shape buddy! (I hope that makes sense ;)) The package I used had some made up German name on it so I’m happy to learn what they’re really called!

    And this is some fancy mac & cheese! Looks awesome.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      March 2, 2014 at 6:25 pm

      I totally know what you mean noodle-shape buddy 😉 I was so happy to see someone else use this amazing spiral shaped pasta-you should have seen me trying to find it in the grocery store, I definitely was staring all the boxes of pasta down until I found the right one! I find spiraly pasta lets the cheese sauce coat all the crevices. Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  2. Nutmeg Nanny says

    February 27, 2014 at 8:59 pm

    This mac and cheese looks so decadent! My husband would go crazy over this. Thank you so much for helping kick off Mac and Cheese Mania!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 28, 2014 at 9:44 am

      Thank you for the comment, and thank you for including me in this awesome event! I mean, Mac and Cheese Mania? Yes please! I loooove mac and cheese and have been loving seeing everyone’s recipes!

      Reply
  3. Cravings of a Lunatic says

    February 27, 2014 at 12:22 am

    This looks so good. Creamy and rich, perfect mac n cheese. Love the photo of you and your friend. Nice keepsake of a great day.

    Reply
    • sweetphi says

      February 27, 2014 at 8:51 am

      Awe, thank you for the comment! And I totally love the photo, it was such a special memory 🙂

      Reply
  4. Dinnersdishesdessert (@Dinnersdishes) says

    February 26, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    My blue cheese loving husband would think this is incredible!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 26, 2014 at 3:35 pm

      Why thank you for the lovely comment! My husband loved this recipe too 🙂

      Reply
  5. Karen says

    February 26, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    Blue cheese is my favorite cheese and I know I would love your Macaroni and cheese dish.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 26, 2014 at 3:37 pm

      If Blue Cheese is one of your favorites, you will definitely love this Macaroni and Cheese dish! Thanks for your comment!

      Reply
  6. Kendra says

    February 25, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    I absolutely love blue cheese … and cannot think of a better way to eat it than in mac n cheese! Looks delicious, thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 25, 2014 at 10:48 pm

      Thanks for your comment Kendra!!

      Reply
  7. Judit & Corina @WineDineDaily says

    February 25, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    We both big fans of Mac & Cheese and this version with the blue cheese is serious gourmet Phi! Love the breadcrumbs on top:)
    Cheers,
    J+C

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 25, 2014 at 10:47 pm

      The panko breadcrumbs on top really give this dish an extra pizzazz, thanks for the comment J + C!

      Reply
  8. Joanne says

    February 25, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    I go back and forth on how much I like blue cheese, but mixed into this deliciousness? I could be won over.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 25, 2014 at 10:46 pm

      Why thanks for the comment Joanne, I totally think this recipe would win you over…especially since the bechamel smooths out the tang that I usually don’t like myself, but in this dish, I actually look for the chunks of blue cheese lol

      Reply
  9. Rachel Cooks says

    February 25, 2014 at 9:25 am

    This looks so amazing, Phi! Thanks for contributing it to mac and cheese mania!

    Reply
    • sweetphi says

      February 25, 2014 at 11:28 am

      Thanks for the comment Rachel and thanks for letting me participate and putting it all together, there are some awesome prizes up for grabs on your site 🙂 I’ve been so excited to post this recipe and have made it multiple times for ‘recipe testing’ lol.

      Reply
  10. Erin | The Law Student's Wife says

    February 24, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    I’m in camp “I LOVE blue cheese” and would happily put this bechamel on just about everything in my life. Maybe with more blue cheese on top 😉

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 24, 2014 at 9:26 pm

      I totally agree Erin- I’d be super happy to have this bechamel on everything! And one cannot go wrong by adding more blue cheese 🙂 !

      Reply
  11. Charlotte Claypoole says

    February 24, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    I LOVE this Mac and Cheese! (seriously seeing the pics is making my mouth water). It was so much fun to photograph and especially to eat! I wish that I could photograph all your delicious dishes all the time too Phi!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 24, 2014 at 9:28 pm

      AWE Char, I wish you were here to photograph all my food too! It was so much fun to see you and cook with you…you took the prettiest pictures! Thanks for commenting 🙂

      Reply
  12. DaisyAtHome says

    February 24, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    Who doesn’t love Mac and Cheese, right?! I do love me some good bleu cheese so this will be making an appearance in my kitchen! Also, your pots are so pretty!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 24, 2014 at 1:45 pm

      Awe thank you thank you for your sweet comment – totally made my day 🙂 And if you love blue cheese, you will really love this recipe!

      Reply
  13. cheri says

    February 24, 2014 at 9:51 am

    Love mac n cheese and this recipe hits the mark for sure. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 24, 2014 at 9:57 am

      Thank you for your comment Cheri! I too LOOOOVE mac n cheese, I even made this recipe twice … we’ll put it under the ‘recipe testing’ category lol, it was so good!

      Reply

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