Savory Mac & Cheese Cake - Easy Mix & Bake Macaroni and Cheese

Savory Mac & Cheese Cake - Easy Mix & Bake Macaroni and Cheese - Food Wishes

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Жыл бұрын

We’ve redesigned the classic mac and cheese casserole, and turned it into an easy to make, delicious to eat, savory cake. No matter what macaroni or cheese you decide to use, just mix, bake, and enjoy!
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@hannahvolt5248 Жыл бұрын

Love to see Chef John making a detour through flavour town

@TheCharles303 Жыл бұрын

You are after all your own food network clown of flavor town.

@MilitantOldLady Жыл бұрын

No joke, my grandma's been making that EXACT recipe since my childhood almost 40 years ago. It's eerie how close you got the procedure.

@ldority123 Жыл бұрын

I was going to ask if this would be acceptable for kids, since I have 4 grandsons who only agree on mac and cheese!

@MilitantOldLady Жыл бұрын

@@ldority123 Yea it's great. You can also add protein to it like bacon or even leftover chicken or turkey. It's like a basis for all kinds of sides. But it shines as a quick and easy yet filling afternoon pick-me-up when you have basic ingredients.

@Mochi-sn3ud Жыл бұрын

@@MilitantOldLady YES... love the idea of bacon:)

@starlakelsey2782 Жыл бұрын

My grandmother made almost same thing but without the sugar. Gotta admit...I never liked it. But loved Kraft mac n cheese...which I never tasted until I was 20 years old😆 She called it Macaroni Pie...fixed it in a pie pan. Family LOVED it. I was only one that would rather die than eat it.

@ilijazz Жыл бұрын

Chef John is your grandmother

@brittzkrieg Жыл бұрын

I bet this would be great as muffins!!

@bonniemoon6790 Жыл бұрын

Great idea, youd probably have to adjust the cooking time but youd get more crunchy edges :p

@ZeepDr Жыл бұрын

Chef John deserves ALL the awards!

@schrottinator Жыл бұрын

This is something I could see myself bringing to a barbecue.

@Queen_Ce Жыл бұрын

And ain’t nobody eating it! Bring it to a potluck instead and EVERYONE will have a bite!

@apocello42 Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking using a muffin tin to make individual portions is the way to go for a group/potluck setting.

@seabreeze4559 Жыл бұрын

look up english pasta bakes, that's what this is

@StuPedassol Жыл бұрын

With a cheese bbq sauce drizzle on the side... Great call!

@jcorniii Жыл бұрын

@@Queen_Ce wut

@ludingtonian584 Жыл бұрын

"Although since we're making mac & cheese cake, I'm sure four-twenty would have been fine." I love how you just slipped that one in there. Well done. Well done indeed.

@thycauldron Жыл бұрын

Hi, what does 4-20 stand for please?

@cg9952 Жыл бұрын

@@thycauldron kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jZOqoNeezNnbeKs.html

@cg9952 Жыл бұрын

this

@laurameisenhelter9186 Жыл бұрын

I came here to say this.😂😂😂

@bellenesatan Жыл бұрын

@@thycauldron Marijuana.

@Dax893 Жыл бұрын

Chef John remembered, but chose not to say 'Round the outside, round the outside' as he was lifting that macaroni cake; for creative reasons of course. I also like to think Chef John posted this video specifically for my birthday. Thanks John! I hate sweet cake.

@Laura-Lee Жыл бұрын

😂

@Bigbeezy410 Жыл бұрын

To make it extra fancy, make a cheese sauce and drizzly it across the cake. A spicy cheese sauce!

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 Жыл бұрын

Buffalo sauce. You're welcome.

@alaranarmstrong3718 Жыл бұрын

Buffalo queso. YOU'RE welcome

@susananderson9619 10 ай бұрын

I was thinking on the same lines. But a very well seasoned tomato sauce or stewed tomatoes

@arwiviv Жыл бұрын

"Id like to thank that 'Guy'". Too funny. When Chef John gets tired of cooking he needs to get into stand-up.

@xevira Жыл бұрын

I mean, he's always cooking up his next terrible pun which never disappoints.

@gingersnapjudy Жыл бұрын

😂such a 😎 fiery comment! 😊

@not.sure.yet. Жыл бұрын

I made two of these, cut them in half lengthwise and made it like a layered cake. The filling of the layers was blue cheese mixed with cheese, it was so yummy.

@jamesmilos9909 Жыл бұрын

Man that sounds criminally good😮!!

@IvyMaeInReno Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@lordsergal8783 Жыл бұрын

I was gonna have a layer of meatloaf between the Mac and cheese layers

@chipacabra Жыл бұрын

Ok, hear me out. Make two layers of this cake. Make a batch of Chef John's buffalo chicken dip. Use the dip as the frosting for mac and cheese buffalo chicken layer cake.

@jenniferreed4889 Жыл бұрын

"I'm sure 4:20 would've been fine" 😂😂😂😂 I love this guy SO MUCH. And I'm SOOOO making this. 😂

@Shindashi Жыл бұрын

In the Caribbean a closely related dish is called macaroni pie (you can find a lot of recipes for it). The flour is minimal if at all and unleavened; generally the egg and dairy are enough to bind it. It is also often given a top crust of crushed crackers, spices and cheese.

@237dman Жыл бұрын

I think I had a version of what you're talking about from Guyanese friends. So good.

@kellymoore8773 Жыл бұрын

Mustard powder??!!

@bootie Жыл бұрын

@@237dman you most definitely did, my mother used to serve it along side fried chicken growing up source: am guyanese

@BigboiiTone Жыл бұрын

@@kellymoore8773 you don't know what it is or you're surprised at its inclusion?

@carriemroczkowski9409 Жыл бұрын

This looks HEAVENLY!

@Hazelcake Жыл бұрын

chef john you bring me so much joy 💜

@GoldNargacuga Жыл бұрын

I know what I'm making tonight. Thanks for the recipe Chef John. 👍❤️

@c.l.s.4438 Жыл бұрын

This is bubbling away in the oven right now! I cannot wait for a little Chef John comfort food on Friday night :)

@PACormier Жыл бұрын

Was it good? ✨✨✨😊

@c.l.s.4438 Жыл бұрын

@@PACormier Yes! Super easy to make and the fam gave it a double thumbs up. Paired it with a salad to make it a full meal.

@BrazenSpirituality Жыл бұрын

Thank you. 😋

@catalinacani5138 Жыл бұрын

Chef John is my absolute favorite chef!

@LorelLa22 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a lovely and delicious dish 💛

@TamingTheWild12 Жыл бұрын

4-20 😂😂😂 made me laugh out loud a bit too much! Clever man!

@brettarsenault6573 Жыл бұрын

Another great video Chef John. I can't wait to make this.

@peterwinstonaldredge6927 Жыл бұрын

Interesting! The flowers really made it picture-worthy. Great job!

@joelc202 Жыл бұрын

Ched john entering his unhinged era omg ❤

@janetgerney2094 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding! I grew up with baked Mac n cheese, so this is perfect! Will make this Chef John, guaranteed!

@amandamorais2715 Жыл бұрын

very very nice thank you chef john

@chuchuchuchia Жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday Chef John!!!

@dannyf8426 Жыл бұрын

Chef John, You are a master in the kitchen! Thanks for sharing this recipe. DF

@mouseketeery Жыл бұрын

Excellent for picnics!

@Rayis4444 Жыл бұрын

What a unique recipe!

@hansdampf4055 Жыл бұрын

This looks really great! 👍

@gailjordan9250 Жыл бұрын

This looks delicious.

@jordanarnold6783 Жыл бұрын

I hope you win all the awards, Chef John. Even completely unrelated ones.

@Mochi-sn3ud Жыл бұрын

WOW, you've really outdone yourself with this! This is amazing and looks delicious😜

@NapoleonBonaparteMAGA Жыл бұрын

Wow looks great!!!!

@SOFISINTOWN Жыл бұрын

And as always... A thing of beauty! 🥰 🥳

@djangoworldwide7925 Жыл бұрын

This is amazing

@ZhangLee. Жыл бұрын

you really outdone yourself chef john , it really wonderfull

@Chong1975 Жыл бұрын

Been a while since I tried a Chef John recipe... THIS will be my next one!

@johnfdm123 Жыл бұрын

Oh, man, I just made Mac & Cheese the day before yesterday. I wish I'd had this recipe then, since this looks so much more convenient and less time-consuming. I probably won't "give it a try soon," but I'll definitely print the recipe and try it next time I make Mac & Cheese.

@creepofreek4853 Жыл бұрын

Love Mac and cheese. The cake looks so delicious. I’m going to try it.

@nolakillabeast Жыл бұрын

A staple for the kids in my family, my great grandma ised to make it too

@futurefission Жыл бұрын

Your voice and cadence are great. Love listening to your recipes!

@TelinaMunro Жыл бұрын

Oh how clever. I know what we will be having with the ribs this weekend.

@clancycreations Жыл бұрын

Amusing and delightful, plus your recipes are fantastic & easy to follow…. Thank you!!! 😂🥰💜👍

@espinalbm Жыл бұрын

I’m in love with all your recipes chef John

@phoebesue3008 Жыл бұрын

Whatever awards you're going for... you would have my vote in a heartbeat!. Love this channel! ❤

@paulasimson4939 Жыл бұрын

This looks fabulous. I think I'll add a layer of toasted breadcrumbs on top before baking.

@jeanniebell9493 Жыл бұрын

Mac & Cheese cake ? What a concept !!! Love all your recipes !

@hollywoodharriet13 Жыл бұрын

Dressed up for Spring!

@Iflie Жыл бұрын

We make an ovendish but just with milk and eggs, lots of macaroni, bacon/smoked cured pork, ham and cheese and some nutmeg. It will colour nicely and is really delicious with a tangy sauce made of mixing ketchup with mustard.

@40KoopasWereHere Жыл бұрын

The humor is there - The flower blowing off the cake! The 4/20 reference!! Tone of voice is sounding like it used to back in the heydays!!! I've complained about that in other vids a little but this is sounding more like the old Chef John back when I used to leave comments on the Foodwishes site =D

@skymasterson6504 Жыл бұрын

I love the purple violets to decorate!

@skymasterson6504 Жыл бұрын

Violas!

@En_Marche Жыл бұрын

This looks gooood!

@nataliestanchevski4628 Жыл бұрын

I haven't tried this recipe yet but I think it might be good with cheese sauce drizzled on top if served hot or maybe some cream cheese whipped with butter and piped on like icing rosettes if serving room temp. Because more cheese always equals more better.

@rhaehodges Жыл бұрын

I made something like this once. A long time ago in one of those after school programs and tried it at home. The recipe included: milk, eggs, cheddar, Bisquick and uncooked elbows. I kind of dig it 😀

@rebeccarivas420 Жыл бұрын

Yum!

@Meggs23 Жыл бұрын

It's my birthday this week... It's like Chef John heard my heart's desire. 😍

@elementwind91 Жыл бұрын

This reminds me of how my dad found out about savory cheesecake last year, and served it as an appetizer on Thanksgiving. If this recipe is nearly as delicious as that turned out to be, I'm so excited to try it! 😋

@serendipityshopnyc Жыл бұрын

I made a smoked salmon cheesecake once. Tasted awesome, but was kind of a lot of work. Not enough better than smoked salmon and cream cheese on a bagel to be worth making again.

@adamwelch4336 Жыл бұрын

Probably going to make this 🎉

@lindainparis7349 Жыл бұрын

One can put the sieve used to drain the pasta on top of the cooking pasta with a pudding bowl with the butter in it to melt.

@UserIsOffline Жыл бұрын

This is a super common West Indian/ Caribbean dish!

@Mleencihols Жыл бұрын

I loved the 4/20 reference for Mac lovers

@richardshawver7264 Жыл бұрын

It reminds me of a casserole from years back with a twist. It was a Hamburger/Meatloaf type recipe placed in the dish then covered with Mac N Cheese. Baking cooks the meat. the meat cake is made somewhat so the Mac N Cheese.covers the edges. Nice surprise and a unique taste. You might want try this concept. With your double recipe and 2 baking pans and a cheese spread/sauce as Icing make a layered cake.

@KurtisRader Жыл бұрын

I watched this after eating a tasty green salad with fresh strawberries, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and raspberry balsamic vinegar dressing. So I wasn't hungry. Yet watching you eat your mac&cheese cake made we want to make and eat one right away. Om nom nom.

@catswambo9706 Жыл бұрын

I love anything savoury. As kids we often ate room temperature leftover mac and cheese in solid square blocks with a dash of ketchup or mayo. It was like having a pretend savoury pie.

@francisR46 Жыл бұрын

Looks great. Unique. We will have to try it soon but I think either we will do it served on a bed of a homemade cheese sauce or with it spooned over the top. That's just us cooking.

@Drestic Жыл бұрын

Now I know what kind of cake to make for my birthday.

@r.mcbride2837 Жыл бұрын

That looks really good! It would be something I would make to take to a family dinner or a BBQ. It would be a hit. For home, however, I always cave in and make my Mom's Mac & Cheese, which has layer upon layer of sharp yellow cheddar, diced crispy bacon, saute'd onions and green peppers. We wouldn't settle for anything else as kids and now my kids won't eat any other kind either.

@janiceg7661 Жыл бұрын

Omg that looks deelish! ❤

@ComputersGeneral Жыл бұрын

After all, you are the Guy Fieri, of your choice of dairy.

@lesliecas2695 Жыл бұрын

An Italian specialty is macaroni pie. Yum!

@podklenom Жыл бұрын

it will be my project for the next weekend : )!!!

@azilbean Жыл бұрын

I would like this for my birthday cake, please!😍

@guitarchick10 Жыл бұрын

"Im sure 4:20 would've been fine" 💀 chef john knows his target audience 🤣

@byrnegreen Жыл бұрын

"We will also do a little bit of cayenne since after all it is a cake." 🤣

@UsetoCud Жыл бұрын

Since you were thinking of larger, you could make two and layer them with Gruyere. Yum!

@williamhochella8897 Жыл бұрын

Comment #2. I did double the recipe, more or less. 2 cups flour, forgot the pasta water but added milk instead to thin the mix, sauted about a cup chopped red onions in the butter, full box of elbow macaroni and I baked it in a bundt pan. Much better. Went over well. Had some left over and tried making grilled cheese sandwiches. Slicing the bundt into parellel slices was tough. Next time I'll try it as a loaf. Slices just fried in butter may be just fine.

@maryellerd4187 Жыл бұрын

I make Mac & Cheese in an Instant Pot. Easy, quick & delicious.

@biancajingles2690 Жыл бұрын

I need your recipe!!!

@dglenister Жыл бұрын

'Since we're making Mac and Cheese cake I'm sure 4:20 would've been fine'. Subtle, chef.

@cg9952 Жыл бұрын

Best 420 ref ever!! So slick

@TheDingledong4lyfe Жыл бұрын

Chef John you should do mac & cheese candles to make this a perfect birthday meal!

@sharon94503 Жыл бұрын

Candied bacon candles!

@mikecarpenter537 Жыл бұрын

You were so concerned with whether you could, you never stopped to ask if you should!

@tenzhitihsien888 Жыл бұрын

Pre-grated cheese is perfectly fine. I've never had a problem with it simply melted as a topping or when making sauces.

@57abs Жыл бұрын

Even if it’s not great you can wash it and drain it which makes it perfectly usable. I hate it when cooks try to discriminate against a product for no good reason

@aliceDarts Жыл бұрын

Just shred the cheese yourself. It only takes 5 minutes, and it is cheaper. 🤣

@57abs Жыл бұрын

@@aliceDarts well Alice.. it’s practically impossible to find cheese in blocks where I live, so I thought I should enjoy food without some annoying chef telling me don’t use that and that

@bandiceet Жыл бұрын

Note about flour: Yes there is a difference between self raising flour and self rising flour. In the American Self Raising flour, salt is often added to the flour during the milling process, along with everything else that makes it self raising flour. Many other countries - such as Australia - the industrial standard (so most of the brands of flour you buy from the shops) don't add the salt.

@gripplehound Жыл бұрын

‘Murica 😏

@lordgarion514 Жыл бұрын

Murica?!? In 2021, people living in the EU spent an average of 14% of their income on food. Americans spent just 10%. Where I'm at (Eastern NC), there's literally less than a penny per ounce difference between all-purpose and self-rising flours. You say "Murica" like it's a bad thing. But I'm wondering why the EU food companies are so greedy that they can't add a bit of salt to flour...... I thought American companies were greedy, but seriously, cheaping out over probaly less than a tenth of a penny per bag??? That makes American companies look like amateurs in the greed department.

@lordgarion514 Жыл бұрын

It's just baking powder, not baking soda, and salt that's added in America.

@bandiceet Жыл бұрын

@@lordgarion514 While in Australia, no salt at all is added. That is why I am saying not all of the self raising/self rising flours are the same.

@melissaweyrick5311 Жыл бұрын

Mmmmmmmm Cake!

@aaronbarrera1657 3 ай бұрын

3:17 “4:20” 😂 it would be fine indeed, Chef John

@DrewCJuice Жыл бұрын

Chef John bringing his A game with the wit today!

@davidcarbone3385 Жыл бұрын

Easier is always better especially if you get to tweak the recipe with the type of cheese or macaroni used. I love green onions I may buy some to use in this recipe, but I have sweet onions and am thinking of using those without adding the sugar and using Ditalini macaroni that I've seen in pasta e fagioli soup.

@seabreeze4559 Жыл бұрын

in england we call it a pasta bake and many variations exist

@PumpkinHead-im9vb Жыл бұрын

Very interested in the yogurt component. I always use sharp white cheddar, but I believe gruyere is important too. Does the yogurt take the place of milk and gruyere? Interested to see. Plus, thought off the top of my head is mac and cheese pie with a bread crumb "crust"

@Sabirreboiii Жыл бұрын

This is something I would eat by myself cause it’s just that delicious. 😂

@SRKitchen Жыл бұрын

You make great videos

@amorousGravity Жыл бұрын

lets put this in the all edge brownie pan

@dadtype2339 Жыл бұрын

It's Smiling at me!!! 7:07

@condar419 Жыл бұрын

Looks great! Maybe broil it for 1.5-2 minutes after baking?

@nanaof6babies Жыл бұрын

Perfect birthday cake for me! I am that one person who doesn't like cake 🤢. But I love 🧀

@BigboiiTone Жыл бұрын

A good tip is to just get into the habit of saving a cup or two of pasta water. Use a measuring cup to scoop the water up 1-2 minutes before the pasta is done boiling. This will give you nice startchy water that is beautiful for thinning sauces or adding a bit of body.