Creamy Blue Cheese and Onion Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Creamy Blue Cheese and Onion Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g pasta (I used cavatelli, but macaroni or penne would be great, too); 1 teaspoon oil; 1 large onion, halved and sliced; 1 small onion, diced; 200 g non-fat non-dairy creamer (I used a rice cream, but regular should be fine) or 200 g cream (I used a rice cream, but regular should be fine); 100 g cream cheese (I used low-fat); 50 g blue cheese, crumbled; 6 tablespoons pasta water (reserve this from the pasta cooking water); 1 pinch nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon dried sage; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon paprika; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; ⅛ teaspoon chili powder; 50 g parmesan cheese, grated; 50 g gouda cheese, grated

Servings: persons

250 g pasta (I used cavatelli, but macaroni or penne would be great, too)
1 teaspoon oil
1 large onion, halved and sliced
1 small onion, diced
200 g non-fat non-dairy creamer (I used a rice cream, but regular should be fine) or 200 g cream (I used a rice cream, but regular should be fine)
100 g cream cheese (I used low-fat)
50 g blue cheese, crumbled
6 tablespoons pasta water (reserve this from the pasta cooking water)
1 pinch nutmeg
¼ teaspoon dried sage
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon chili powder
50 g parmesan cheese, grated
50 g gouda cheese, grated

1
Boil pasta according to package directions until al dente.
2
Drain, reserving 6 tablespoons of the water and set aside.
3
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan and saute onion in it until lightly browned.
4
Add cream, cream cheese and blue cheese.
5
Stir until cheese has melted.
6
Add the 6 tablespoons of reserved pasta water.
7
Season with nutmeg, sage, pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, and chili powder.
8
You may adjust seasonings to taste.
9
Mix together pasta and sauce and pour into a casserole dish (mine was about 9X13 inches).
10
Sprinkle with gouda and parmesan cheese.
11
Bake in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius/350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and nicely browned.
12
Enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g pasta (I used cavatelli, but macaroni or penne would be great, too), 1 teaspoon oil, 1 large onion, halved and sliced, 1 small onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Blue Cheese and Onion Macaroni and Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Creamy Blue Cheese and Onion Macaroni and Cheese

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