-
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
-
2
Lightly grease a 12 by 9-inch baking dish.
-
3
Cook the macaroni in plenty of salted boiling water according to the instructions on the package, or until al dente.
-
4
Drain and rinse under cold water.
-
5
Place in a water bowl and set aside until required.
-
6
In another pan, bring the milk to a boil and set aside.
-
7
Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
-
8
Whisk in the flour and cook for 5 minutes, whisking continously.
-
9
Be careful not to let the mixture brown.
-
10
Remove from the heat and whisk the hot milk into the butter and flour mixture.
-
11
When smoothly blended, return to medium heat and continue cooking for about 5 minutes, whicsking constantly until sauce is smoot and thick.
-
12
Add the salt.
-
13
Add the sauce to the macaroni.
-
14
Ad the three-quarters of the crumbled blue cheese and stir well.
-
15
Transfer the macaroni mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer.
-
16
Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the surface.
-
17
Bake for 25 minutes, until bubbling hot.
-
18
If desired, lightly brown top of the macaroni and cheese under a preheated broiler for 3-4 minutes.
-
19
Serve hot, sprinkled with ground black pepper to taste.
