GROWN UP MAC & CHEESE

I had left over bleu cheese from updated Danish Cube Steak and wanted to use it up.  Here is what I came up with and it too got a 2 thumbs up from hubby!

GROWN UP MAC & CHEESE
12 ounce package pasta
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon Frank’s hot sauce
3/4 cup sharp white cheddar cheese
3 ounces bleu cheese crumbles
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain Well.
• Melt butter in a medium saucepan.  Add salt.
• In a small food processor pulse bleu cheese crumbles until fine.  Set aside.
• Add flour and whisk constantly over medium heat until smooth.
• Gradually add milk, whisking constantly.  
• Add hot sauce.  Bring to a slow boil.  Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and whisk in all cheeses, salt and pepper to taste until smooth.
• Mix pasta and cheese mixture together until well blended.
• Scoop into a casserole or ramekins.
• Bake 15-20 minutes.
• Top with chopped chives.