Chipotle Sriracha Beefy Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef
1/3 cup Freak Flag Organics Chipotle Sriracha
8 oz small shell pasta
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
1 cups Gruyere cheese shredded
Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a large 3 qt or 4 qt baking dish and set aside. Combine shredded cheeses in a large bowl and set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef to skillet. Break up meat and stir until meat is browned. Add Chipotle Sriracha sauce and stir to combine.
3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta one minute shy of al dente according to the package instructions. Remove from heat, drain, and place in a large bowl.
4. Drizzle pasta with olive oil and stir to coat pasta. Set aside to cool while preparing cheese sauce.
5. Melt butter in a deep saucepan, dutch oven, or stock pot. Whisk in flour over medium heat and continue whisking for about 1 minute until bubbly and golden.
6. Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream until nice and smooth. Continue whisking until you see bubbles on the surface and then continue cooking and whisking for another 2 minutes. Whisk in salt and pepper.
7. Add half of the shredded cheese and whisk until smooth. Add the remaining cheese and continue whisking until creamy and smooth. Sauce should be nice and thick.
8. Stir together the pasta, meat, and cheese sauce until combined and pasta is fully coated with the cheese sauce.
9. Pour the mac and cheese into the prepared baking dish. Top with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Serve immediately!

*Optional: Add two cups chopped kale to meat after meat is browned.