5 Steps To The Perfect Mac & Cheese

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@Magmafrost13 Жыл бұрын

I love how going into these its impossible to know whether it'll be genuine tips or entirely insane

@Manmade023 Жыл бұрын

🤣

@SamusAranon Жыл бұрын

this, exactly

@011nsd Жыл бұрын

I came to post this exact comment!

@andresstadelmann7583 Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure most of these are legit

@Mcrib05 Жыл бұрын

@@andresstadelmann7583 whyd you comment twice

@craSh-the-fox Жыл бұрын

"theres more milk per milk" thats something i never though i would hear a human being say...

@Ambatakum560 Жыл бұрын

You really think he's a human?

@chumuheha Жыл бұрын

Ah yes, unitless milk

@Greenteabook Жыл бұрын

That's strange, because I've heard it multiple times! A past roommate would put milk powder in whole milk because he read about it online. He would always mutter "more milk per milk" while making the concoction, it was thiccc.

@AdamFloro Жыл бұрын

@@Greenteabook Did Josh steal that story from you or did you both steal it from a meme? 🤔

@craSh-the-fox Жыл бұрын

@@Greenteabook thats horror movie type stuff then again i am that type of roommate

@Lurch-11 Жыл бұрын

"More milk per milk." Precisely. He really is the culinary mind of a generation.

@Inuxxus 9 ай бұрын

Make ice cubes out of iced tea to put in your iced tea when you drink iced tea so you dont water down your iced tea when the iced tea ice melts in your iced tea while your drinking iced tea

@T0NI_ 5 ай бұрын

@@Inuxxusdid this a while back, it’s great. Also it sort of “hides” the ice which is fun

@Scrofar Жыл бұрын

My momma always said, "Life is like a Mythical Kitchen starring Josh Scherer, you never know whatcha gon get."

@tjus1950 Жыл бұрын

Was*

@bustakxllabrown Жыл бұрын

@@tjus1950it's a joke fam, go to college if you want to correct people's grammar.

@tjus1950 Жыл бұрын

@@bustakxllabrown it had nothing to do with grammar. It’s almost like you type before you think.

@bustakxllabrown Жыл бұрын

@@tjus1950 explain your comment and I'll gladly admit you're correct.

@yoda5436 Жыл бұрын

@@tjus1950 ik you're correcting this cuz the forest gump quote is "was" not "is" but you have to know that's a meaningless correction because that's not a direct quote anyway

@Itstoearly Жыл бұрын

You can also buy your own sodium citrate and add it to your cheese sauce, giving you a lot more cheese options

@catherineb196 Жыл бұрын

Giving you more cheese for cheese!

@mournwood Жыл бұрын

I'm sitting here eating sodium citrate mac & cheese, and I am *never* going back. No roux needed, you can use cheeses that normally don't melt well, and you can use whatever liquid you want, even water. As a bonus, it reheats WAY better than a roux based sauce.

@exstacc1886 Жыл бұрын

im gonna short my cheese options on the walmart

@lunaballuna Жыл бұрын

Also, adding egg not only binds everything together so you can cut it and serve it more uniformly, but it also tastes 100's better, too. I hate baked Mac and cheese without egg added!

@jewelsbarbie 9 ай бұрын

@@mournwoodhow much sodium citrate do you recommend adding to the recipe? Thank you!

@thembill8246 Жыл бұрын

If you don't want to use American cheese, you can also use a couple teaspoons of cream cheese. They're also full of emulsifiers

@AdamFloro Жыл бұрын

You can also get pure sodium citrate and use that.

@jackwhitbread4583 Жыл бұрын

You shouldn't even be able to call American cheese cheese, they're all fkn disgusting. You're cheese is beyond vile

@AdamFloro Жыл бұрын

@@jackwhitbread4583 Legally, you can’t. It can only be called a cheese product.

@puppieslovies Жыл бұрын

@@AdamFloro cheese product refers to mixtures of cheese that are mostly not cheese and use low grade milk byproducts instead I don't know what the other guy said but american cheese is cheese, kraft singles are not

@AdamFloro Жыл бұрын

@@puppieslovies if by American cheese, you’re referring to American cheddar, or other cheeses that are made in the USA, then yes. It’s cheese. But I was referring to Kraft singles. So cheese product.

@AddiDaddysbaddieWithAPhatty Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget paprika, pepper, garlic. They go a long way

@anthonycochran6492 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorites is a teaspoon of dry mustard.

@Simitachi Жыл бұрын

@@anthonycochran6492 yes! I use some dry mustard and tabasco. Really helps bring out the cheese flavor.

@crazycarl00 Жыл бұрын

Paprika is typically made from the most boring peppers on the market. It's a meme spice used for color more than anything else.

@georgiam4725 Жыл бұрын

I do a dash of nutmeg!

@KaoticKwan 10 ай бұрын

@@crazycarl00I agree it has no flavor, it’s really just for when you want to add color tbh💀

@Fiery25123 Жыл бұрын

I'm scared, what's a real tip anymore?! Josh could give us the recipe for nuclear fission and we'd be like "HAHA FUNNY MAN LOL" and I just don't know anymore

@Waterpassion Жыл бұрын

Josh would've ran with "the tip" remark though...🤣🤣🤣 I love Josh's chaos though. ❤️

@monroerobbins7551 Жыл бұрын

I’ve used these tips in the past (I’ve watched a lot of cooking content), these are actual tips to keep in mind! Using American cheese or sodium citrate is really good for cheese sauces (like for nachos), shocking the pasta in cold water is a common technique, and MAN, condensed milk is so good for cheese sauces because of that lower water content. It means you’re less likely to get an overly runny mess, while still getting that dairy content. Plus, it encourages the sauce to stick to things, like pasta. These are genuine tips

@lunaballuna Жыл бұрын

Best tip I can give: add egg to your baked Mac and cheese. Not only will the cuts and servings be more uniform, but it also tastes sooo much better! My mom always added like 5 eggs to her Mac and it's just so much better that way 😊 I always thought that was standard until I started watching KZfaq cooking channels and realized that almost no one adds the eggs even though it makes the dish 100x's more enjoyable: from mouth-feel, to uniformity, to taste. Add the egg!

@Manmade023 Жыл бұрын

Each n everyday Josh is getting unpredictable

@pixelchannelyt Жыл бұрын

Lesssgo

@liltoothless332 Жыл бұрын

These are great tips that I'm never gonna use !

@Yagigoat27 Жыл бұрын

Step 3.5 buy store brand evaporated milk... It's cheaper and usually quite literally the same stuff as the big brand - meaning it's made at the same plant.

@puppieslovies Жыл бұрын

Well yeah it is just milk

@CheapsKate77 Жыл бұрын

Same with the cheese and pasta.

@retroreactiveaj7248 7 ай бұрын

@@CheapsKate77Pasta, yes, cheese no. I have 2 different brand cheddars in my fridge and they both taste different. 😂

@CheapsKate77 7 ай бұрын

@@retroreactiveaj7248 ??? What does that have to do with buying generic to save money?

@retroreactiveaj7248 7 ай бұрын

@@CheapsKate77 Because generic literally doesn’t taste the same, did you even read what the original comment said??? “Quite literally the same stuff as the big brand - meaning it’s made at the same plant.” You said “same with cheese and pasta.” YOU can buy generic cheese and enjoy your nasty ass pasta just as similar as your nasty ass attitude, because not all brands of cheese taste the same.

@auntlynnie Жыл бұрын

My secret ingredient is a bit of Colman’s dry mustard. Just a teaspoon or two.

@Simply__Simone134 Жыл бұрын

I hear dry mustard is really good in Mac and cheese! I’ll have to try

@user-fg8bl2mg1k Ай бұрын

I always add dry mustard to cheese sauce it brings out the flavour of the cheese

@anthonycochran6492 Жыл бұрын

None of these points are necessary if you just pay attention to your cooking temps. Also, use Half & Half instead of evaporated mild for better results.

@micaelasparrow650 Жыл бұрын

I thought this was going to be another joke short, but it turns out this was actual helpful cooking information

@hazzwazzer Жыл бұрын

why did “more milk per milk” make so much sense

@Inuxxus 9 ай бұрын

Make ice cubes out of iced tea to put in your iced tea when you drink iced tea so you dont water down your iced tea when the iced tea ice melts in your iced tea while your drinking iced tea

@noahandreasen9221 Жыл бұрын

“More milk Per milk” My favorite line

@Inuxxus 9 ай бұрын

Make ice cubes out of iced tea to put in your iced tea when you drink iced tea so you dont water down your iced tea when the iced tea ice melts in your iced tea while your drinking iced tea

@sherrymorris5564 10 күн бұрын

I watched this short four or five times in a row. It made me smile. So adorable!

@jgj4430 Жыл бұрын

Suggestion - Pasta Water can be sufficient to create sauce from the cheese. Less butter needed overall.

@loatist 5 ай бұрын

Undercooking the noodles so much also helps because they're like food sponges that will absorb remaining water in the sauce and keep it nice and thicc that way too!

@solovibes8959 Жыл бұрын

Okay Imma need measurements cause I’ve only made craft Mac n cheese

@odinsmith6249 3 ай бұрын

Mac and cheese is crazy because the processed parts of it make it better

@TheMars8718 Жыл бұрын

We need to see more of Jonah’s lunch packing vlogs ❤

@wallacechan-qi4un Жыл бұрын

Instructions unclear: the pot of macaroni is now pure uranium

@technoira5385 Жыл бұрын

A few things I would do aswell is add ground nutmeg and white pepper to the butter before forming the roux, and adding english or Dijon mustard before the cheese is added just gives the flavour an extra depth XP

@user-nm9ht5ez6l 21 сағат бұрын

Text book

@hopejoons 4 ай бұрын

another tip: when seasoning it, add some yellow mustard. not a lot, just a bit. you’ll thank me later

@joshdoerr2270 Ай бұрын

Another tip is to choose a good flower that is cellulose free some companies cut their flower with it. It can make your sauce break even if you've done your roux correctly.

@loganfisher3138 Жыл бұрын

Secret number 6 is to combine panko breadcrumbs with seasonings of your choice and a little bit of oil, covering the top of the mac & cheese, and broiling it. DO IT.

@HMFan2010 Жыл бұрын

A mac’n’cheese casserole ain’t a mac’n’cheese casserole unless it has a crunchy, toasty breadcrumb topping.

@MangoMotors Жыл бұрын

I now have leftover angst from trying brace myself for the shock factor that never came.

@retro5533 Жыл бұрын

A note to #2. You can straight up buy sodium citrate for fairly cheap and a bag will last a long time. You can use more of the real cheese instead of processed American cheese products.

@Simply__Simone134 Жыл бұрын

I love that it was unpredictable if these were going to be actual tips or chaos but I love the tips and will use them in the future ❤

@fun2building Жыл бұрын

Wtf this was a real one

@bad3032 6 ай бұрын

Dude made cheese soup😂

@adriannejohnson4176 6 ай бұрын

I was thinking it…u said it😂😂😂 the comment section thinks it looks delicious, so that’s their world😭

@dennarddancer1960 Ай бұрын

What happens to hot cheese when it cools off?

@shereebryant4280 2 күн бұрын

So soupy😂 they literally slurped it off the spoon 🤢

@pinkspiderkyo Жыл бұрын

Loooove the behind the scene guests!!!

@MCshadr217 9 ай бұрын

On the note of evaporated milk: Would still suggest some flour to thicken it up if it's still too thin, though reminder to also let the sauce sit for 1-2 minutes to thicken up (Baking will not cause the consistency to change). Also, add bacon pieces (freshly cooked) for some extra taste.

@thecrazything95 3 ай бұрын

You can also just add the sodim citrate yourself and use whatever fancy cheese you like

@severin99 11 күн бұрын

It always throws me when, amidst all the madness, Josh occasionally just does a normal one

@melissam2666 Жыл бұрын

These are all great tips. This is the exact way my grandma would make Mac and cheese, pretty much using all the tips you said. It always came out great :))

@IzumisChild 25 күн бұрын

One time I made box mac and cheese I left the burner on very low flame and didn't realize until I came out to pack up the leftovers and surprisingly it was PRETTY YUMMY still! I haven't dared to try replicating it though.

@autumnfeldpausch5539 7 ай бұрын

Lol you two sounded like my cat when he’s got ahold of his favorite foods. I love Mac n cheese like everybody else, the stuff is the 💣

@kwbaby4297 5 ай бұрын

That carnation evaporated milk is a game changer.

@eastcoastemt9392 Жыл бұрын

A roux + Velveeta is absolutely key! Bake with crushed Ritz crackers on top for a crust. Someone said add a little fresh grated nutmeg, but idk 🤷🏻‍♀️

@untoldanalytics1259 Жыл бұрын

“Slop??😊” lmao

@MoonBoi101 Жыл бұрын

"KG, come get you cheese slop!" "S L O P?!"

@invertexyz 9 ай бұрын

For #2 you can also use Potassium Citrate, which will be much healthier, as you'll reduce your salt intake and increase your potassium intake by a lot. Most people are not getting anywhere near enough potassium in their diet if they aren't eating lots of veggies.

@Eatingguy Жыл бұрын

The mac & cheese looks really delicious 🤤❤

@DarkWolf22K Жыл бұрын

I can hear the whisk screaming against the pot

@jalenwiggins5831 Жыл бұрын

I always use velveta and real butter with a bit of pepper and a dash of salt

@lulajohns1883 Ай бұрын

I put fresh brocolli all along the bottom of the pan, pour mac and cheese over brocolli, and cook in oven. Sooo good!

@Eudevie Жыл бұрын

You can also just buy sodium citrate and use any semifirm cheese you want

@deatheternal720 Жыл бұрын

1. Learn to chew with your mouth closed 2. Black pepper

@ultimatebishoujo29 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips

@elijahide9880 2 ай бұрын

You can also use cheese powder from a box. And secret #6, add an egg or two and mix in vigorously so you dont get scrambled eggs- this adds volume to the sauce and is also an emulsifier to help with the silkiness/creaminess

@karaamundson3964 Ай бұрын

Eggs are egg-cellent, cheese powder in what context?

@elijahide9880 Ай бұрын

@@karaamundson3964 cheese powder instead of Velveeta. Both are highly processed cheeses and have similar outcomes in Mac n cheese when paired with other real cheeses

@morrisahj Жыл бұрын

Will be using that ice bath method for all my pasta so it’s less overdone w/ each reheat👌

@Eric-469 Жыл бұрын

Imagine just being able to hit a button right here to save these to a playlist. What a world that would be.

@scarecrow9868 Жыл бұрын

I was looking for that then i read this 😢

@essentialdeparture9999 Жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure! Until that happens save it as an old fashioned bookmark in a folder.

@crazycarl00 Жыл бұрын

@@essentialdeparture9999 thank you for saying this because it feels like people don't even know what bookmarks are anymore.

@adriannejohnson4176 6 ай бұрын

U can…the 3 dots at the top right

@charliebecker2216 9 ай бұрын

Thx for all the tips !!

@k0p1n05 Жыл бұрын

You can also add different types of cheese in between the baking.

@leftysheppey Жыл бұрын

I never have flour in the house and I don't use it much if I were to buy it for mac and cheese, so I found a really simple recipe which works wonders. Add 4 parts uncooked pasta to 5 parts milk, bring to a simmer and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Take it off the heat, and add 2 parts grated cheese and stir it in. Leave to stand for 10 minutes. It's fairly decent honestly

@supersizesenpai Жыл бұрын

Black folks: Step 6 SEASONING!!! 💀

@mothsterling8204 4 ай бұрын

I saw you can make sodium citrate at home with lemon juice and baking soda and use it in the base of cheese sauces to get that velveeta texture with more types of cheeses!!!

@user-vr5sr9yt1f Жыл бұрын

LOOKS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! DEFINITELY COOKING THAT!!❤❤

@joshbrillhart2950 4 ай бұрын

Secret 6. Stir in half the cheese off heat before putting in the baking dish. This will keep the cheese from melting fully into the sauce so you get that cheese pull even when baking

@teddy.yellowbuckets 6 ай бұрын

My mans look like logic a bit

@desireelayne Жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciate the advice.

@derrekgillespie413 Жыл бұрын

Woah. A sincere Mythical Kitchen short

@shaunmcgee4156 Жыл бұрын

Great tips

@Winnieistired Ай бұрын

My dad once said "It's cheesy like children's superhero cartoons"

@christianolive769 Жыл бұрын

I’ll try these tips. I’m always looking to improve my Mac and cheese recipe.

@jac1897 Жыл бұрын

That toss to start was so unathletic it's hilarious

@danib7771 4 ай бұрын

Sodium citrate can be easily recreated with sodium bicarbonate and citric acid. So, equal parts baking soda and lemon juice. Let it bubble and settle, then add it in.

@KachPrettyLife Жыл бұрын

Looking gorgeous! Yummy, delicious tasty recipe Thank you my friend for this great recipe I wish you more success Have a wonderful week

@vivienmartin225 Жыл бұрын

Finally someone who admits velveta is good!

@korimus Жыл бұрын

This is basically Kenji Lopez Alt's gooey mac and cheese recipe. Always amazing. Evap milk is key

@LaurenJones-lh2df Жыл бұрын

Ooh yum. Thanks Josh!

@ShyFly221 4 ай бұрын

You can make sodium citrate with baking soda and lemon juice :))

@Eggman03 6 ай бұрын

If you serve powdered mac and cheese this thanksgiving, bless your heart. (in southerner)

@terryhowie Жыл бұрын

Sodium citrate is Na3C6H5O7. This is what gives nacho sauce it's name. For those who are lactose intolerant or have problems with milk protein, you can make nacho sauce with non dairy cheese with sodium citrate too. This is one of the few ways I've found that actually melts the non dairy cheese.

@batkat0 Жыл бұрын

Nachos were invented by a real dude in the 40's. Nacho cheese was always going to be called that regardless of sodium citrate.

@HelloMyFavoriteVids Ай бұрын

See how it fell off the spoon like water? Whip one or two eggs in the make the sauce rise and hold the noodles more. Look up baked Mac with egg for a recipe

@HannahIrene719 Жыл бұрын

Gotta have mustard and worcestershire sauce and paprika in that cheese sauce That'll make it bomb

@mikeysrose Жыл бұрын

I followed a recipe once a few years ago for mac n cheese using white cheddar, gruyere, and blue cheese. It was certainly the most delicious mac n cheese I ever made.

@MarcusRolling9 4 ай бұрын

Immediately subscribed

@starkitten0075 Жыл бұрын

Secret #6, add a little funky cheese! Like blue cheese or gorgonzola. It adds so much flavor!

@yaadasshows 6 ай бұрын

lol! Great video. End was the best part 😂❤

@BakersTuts Жыл бұрын

I see you gave it the “olllllllllld shake-a shake-a”

@theguy9208 Жыл бұрын

The directions are on the box, you cannot improve on the holy perfection that is sharp cheddar KD. except by adding hotdogs. And ketchup.

@Qwer-teaBinch 4 ай бұрын

I know this video us kinda old but this genuinely helped me. My mac and Chee is finally edible

@Pool145 Жыл бұрын

That looked sooo good

@Carsarecool-rm4kf Жыл бұрын

add powdered milk to your evaporated milk to make even more milk for your milk

@blakea6968 9 ай бұрын

"Cheese Slop", I'm using that! 😂😂😂

@Acekhan201 3 ай бұрын

#6 Try a little mustard for a more mature flavor, and nutmeg for globetrotting goodness!

@brandocalrissian3294 4 ай бұрын

Dont forget to season your cheese. Black Pepper, garlic powder and paprika will do you wonders.

@owenwarner7911 Жыл бұрын

I like your haircut looks good 🤙

@mateenfoster4595 Жыл бұрын

this dude went watched one of them grandmas get down and made a video. My gramma showed me this years ago.

@karaamundson3964 Ай бұрын

Secret #6: Bake until the top is crusty!

@tylermech66 Жыл бұрын

Kraft Mac and Cheese mostly as directed, but no milk and just using a bit more butter. The thickest most amazing Mac and Cheese.

@mommysboys7332 5 ай бұрын

Looks yummy. How much regular milk did you use.

@UnicornzRreal92 3 ай бұрын

I need this recipe!

@NigelGrab 4 ай бұрын

For the xmas one, my Dad's birthday is on xmas. People too easily erase a birthday if it falls on xmas. I think once xmas lunch w the family is done, if your birthday is on xmas, you ought to be able to do absolutely as you please, as if it were a bday that falls on any other day.