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Created by Eric Sagalyn, a former employee, founder of the recipe site Eat Simple and our web designer, this mac & cheese recipe puts to use his favorite double cream blue cheese, France's St Agur. It's very rich and sure to become an instant favorite!
1 Pound Farfalle or Elbow Macaroni
1/2 pound ham, chopped (optional)
1/4 pound Grafton Gold Cheddar
1/4 pound St Agur or Gorganzola Dolce
1/4 pound Emmenthaler
1 Cup 2% milk, warmed
2 Tbs butter
2 Tbs flour
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large pot bring salted water for your pasta to a heavy boil and add pasta. Cube the St Agur (easiest if it is cold) and Grafton Gold into 1/4 inch pieces. In a Medium sauce pot, over medium-low heat, melt the butter then add the flour to create a roux.
Stirring occasionally, cook roux for about 2 minutes or until the flour taste has disappeared. Turn heat to high and add the warmed milk, whisking to incorporate, until the sauce comes to a boil. Turn heat to medium and add the pieces of St Agur and Grafton Gold, whisking until the cheeses have melted into the sauce. Return your pasta to the pot in which it cooked, add your cheese sauce, serve and enjoy!