Name: Macaroni and Blue Cheese with Chives
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 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

Marie G. Beltran of Seattle, Washington, writes: "The signature dish at Blue Onion Bistro here in Seattle is a rich, velvety macaroni made with blue cheese. The restaurant, which is housed in a former corner gas station, is both nostalgic and comforting, just like the delicious dish. Is there any way you could persuade chef Scott Simpson to divulge the recipe?"

For blue-cheese lovers only. For best results, use Maytag or a Danish blue cheese.

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