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Blue Cheese Chicken Mac-n-Cheese

blue cheese  n.  A semisoft cheese made of cow's milk and having a greenish-blue mold and strong flavor.  Also called  bleu cheese . Blue Cheese Chicken Mac-n-Cheese  Blue Cheese Chicken Mac-n-Cheese  For a great side dish, just omit the chicken! 1 (8-ounce) package macaroni noodles 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1¾ cups milk 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 (4-ounce) package crumbled blue cheese kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken ½ cup panko bread crumbs 2 tablespoons butter, melted Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Cook noodles according to package directions. While noodles are cooking, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes. Slowly add milk; cook, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens. Add cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted. Season cheese sauce with salt and pepper to taste. G