CHEESE PLEASE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C
• Prepare macaroni as directed on the package.
• Drain well, rinse and set aside.
• Place 2 TBS butter and the onion in a small saucepan .
• Cook over medium heat until tender, but not browned.
• Stir in the flour, salt, mustard and pepper.
• Cook 1 minute.
• Slowly stir in the milk and cook, stirring until smooth.
• Mix the cheeses together.
• Add about ¾ of the cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted.
• Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
• Put the cooked macaroni into a greased 1 ½ litre casserole.
• Pour the cheese sauce over, tossing with a fork to coat all the macaroni.
• Top with the rest of the cheese.
• Melt the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter and mix together with the bread crumbs.
• Sprinkle evenly over the cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes, until lightly browned and bubbly.

Steps:

• Step 1: In a food processor (or large bowl, by hand) combine 8 ounces room-temperature cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese. Form the cheese mixture into a ball.
• Step 2: Place 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, pecans, or pistachios on a pie plate. Roll the cheese ball in the nuts until completely covered.
• Step 3: Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap or wax paper and chill for 2 hours or up to 2 days. Remove from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving.