10 Minute Stovetop Mac and Cheese

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Mac n Cheese can taste even better
0:17 Italian Cacio e Pepe style
3:45 Plate up
4:14 Classic Gooey American style
4:34 Me talking about the waterproof shoes i wear in the kitchen
5:35 Talking cheeses
7:23 Plate up
8:20 Let's eat this thing
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RECIPE
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ITALIAN STYLE
▪525g or 2 1/4c water
▪225g or 1c evaporated milk
▪225g or about 1 1/2c elbow macaroni
▪Salt
▪100g or 1 1/4c monterrey jack, shredded
▪125g or 1 1/2c pecorino, shredded
▪12g or 1 1/2Tbsp corn starch
▪50g or 3 1/2Tbsp butter
▪1g or ½ tsp black pepper
▪15g or 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
Add water, milk, mac, and large pinch salt to a sauce pot and bring to boil over high heat, stir occasionally. Reduce heat to medium once boiling. (should take about 8min total to cook).
In a separate bowl mix jack, pecorino, and corn starch.
Remove macaroni from heat. Add butter, olive oil, and black pepper.
Add cheese mixture and stir to melt. Add low heat if needed to finish melting. Taste for seasoning & add additional salt if needed.
Garnish with additional shredded cheeses, black pepper, and olive oil
AMERICAN
▪525g or 2 1/4c water
▪225g or 1c evaporated milk
▪225g or about 1 1/2c elbow macaroni
▪Salt
▪25g or 4 1/2Tbsp Parmesan, shredded
▪125g or 1 1/2c Extra sharp cheddar, shredded
▪100g or 1 1/4c american cheese, shredded
▪12g or 1 1/2Tbsp corn starch
▪50g or 3 1/2Tbsp butter
Add water, milk, mac, and large pinch salt to a sauce pot and bring to boil over high heat, stir occasionally. Reduce heat to medium once boiling. (should take about 8min total to cook).
In a separate bowl, mix cheeses with cornstarch to coat.
Remove macaroni from heat. Add butter, stir. Add cheese and cornstarch mixture. Stir to melt. Taste for seasoning. Add salt if needed.
To garnish, top with shredded cheddar, fried breadcrumbs, and grated parm.
FRIED PANKO BREADCRUMBS
Add generous amount of olive oil to hot saute pan. Add in breadcrumbs (125-150g/ 1 1/2c) and pinch of salt. Toast and stir until golden brown (about 60 sec).
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My favorite thing about your channel is probably your attitude toward foods from other "less desirable" sources (restaurants, fast food, pre-made boxed, bottled, or jarred stuff). You present excellent recipes and don't deny that they are better than prefabbed stuff out of a box or from a pickup window at a fast food joint. But you also don't feel the need to crap on those things to elevate your own recipes. I greatly appreciate that.

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@@owl1821 and Josh Weissman is right. Those foods are not good because they're not healthy and they don't taste good. Far too many people eat stuff that shortens their lives because of a lack of knowledge. I don't have a problem with those foods being called out the way Josh does. He can be a little over the top sometimes, but he's also a lot younger.

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@@Kyarrix Those foods are also chemically crafted and manipulated to stimulate craving and addiction parts of your brain. I know fast food is a far less healthy option, I know it tastes worse than nearly anything I can make, and I know it has a decent chance of making me physically feel ill after eating it. Knowing those things does not stop my craving of it nor hinder it's ability to stimulate primitive parts of my brain that want to cheat as much as possible to get calories.

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@@Cyax0k It doesn't do that to me. I know these "foods" are engineered to bypass our satiety mechanisms. They're extremely damaging. I don't crave them because they don't taste good to me. If you eat real food for a few months you'll stop craving them also. Your body resets. I didn't believe it until I saw it happen first hand with me. Your tastes change. Chocolate is still delicious but packaged bags of food or fast food doesn't taste good.

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@@Kyarrix Taste is, at least somewhat, subjective. Processed, premade foods obviously aren't particularly healthy, and they inarguably are not as good as homemade. But the flavors aren't objectively revolting, or nobody would eat them. There are plenty of reasons to disparage premade processed stuff, with taste being probably the least significant, yet it's the one I hear most often. The general unhealthiness of them is a much better target for ridicule.

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@@coreyjacq pretty sure they’re referring to the actual chef not the food- there are some chefs who will come across as pretentious on this platform for simply having more “elevated” food

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@@ciel4357 the chef uses it/it’s pronouns?

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@@coreyjacq its/it ??? i used they/them because i am unsure of the chefs gender why is that such a problem ?? i use it for addressing someone “neutrally”

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I made the Italian style Cacio e Pepe tonight. My son took one bite, looked at me and said "Bro". Pretty sure that was a compliment - also he went back three times. Bravo sir.

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kids calling their parents "bro". what a time to be alive

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I do that too!

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[@maryellenriley8331]

I just made the American one. SOOOOO good! I am tired after teaching all day long, so I did use pre-sliced real American cheese and pre-shredded Parm and pre-shredded Cheddar. This was STILL my favorite Mac and Cheese on the stovetop EVER! (Sorry Alton Brown!)

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks Mary Ellen for giving it a try! So glad it hit.

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Wow that’s also my idea. Nothing fancy but spot on I would put some mushrooms & broccoli/cauliflower for complete nutrition

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[@CrisAnderson27]

I've made this with an American cheese slices and Fiesta Blend shredded cheese from Wal Mart...it's still a hundred times better than Kraft (which I also add those things to btw, lol). A real treat is this mac n cheese with canned chicken, some Cream of Mushroom soup, put into a small Pyrex with cheese on top for a simple and flavorful 'Chicken' casserole :).

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[@carolynwhitcraft8197]

This evaporated milk trick for cheese sauce has changed my game starting with your Philly cheesesteak video. It is so perfect and simple, thanks for doing all the legwork! You re-inspire me weekly to keep cooking awesome homemade dinners for my family. Thank you.🙏

[@stevelovich6396]

Sent this to my daughters in college and and they made it and loved it. Even better the second day as a quick reheat , snack.

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Did they try both? Not sure which I should try first

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Thanks for sharing; I was wondering if this reheats well. I want to make a double batch of this to keep in the 'fridge for my kid when he needs a 2nd dinner.

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Huge props to you for talking about the goodness of a dish based on its genre. A lot of foods aren’t good or bad without considering their genre. Bad pizza cuz it’s from a gas station? Maybe, but how is it among other gas station slices you’ve had? Yes, yes, yes! You had me at the starting pasta cold in the evapmilk/water! I stopped everything with a “uh-WHAAAAAAAAA….” Very fun, very awesome recipes among a world of recipes that want to elevate some gastropub madeira-infused lobster Mac and cheese while forgetting _sometimes_ you want _that_ Mac and cheese from a box, like when you were a kid, but like better.

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[@xipherzen]

I love how this isn't crazy complicated, and is also extremely flexible. The recipe can stay mostly the same and all you gotta do is swap out what cheeses you use and you can play with the flavors. Can't wait to try the evaporated milk thing, never thought I could cook mac from cold like that successfully.

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These two versions are SO.FREAKING.GOOD! Kudos to you, Brian

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You’re the perfect mix of basic yet elevated. You making cooking elegant but achievable for beginner cooks! Thank you!

[@stephene.8737]

I followed this recipe for the American style, as pecorino cheese is hard to find around me, and all I have to say is “WOW!!!!” Super easy to make with great flavor, and literally took almost the same amount of time to make as the boxed Mac…but so much better! This will most definitely be on the menu from now on! I can’t wait to find some pecorino cheese and try the Italian style now!

[@mikkiking2357]

Tried the American mac & cheese and oh my goodness, it was delicious. At first the liquid looked to be so much but once the butter and cheeses are added, it looked more like the consistency from a box that i'm used to. Toasted panko breadcrumbs is a MUST! my husband who never eats mac & cheese really liked this version. Thanks, Chef Bri, for another delicious dish.This will be my go-to M&C from now.

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I dated a chef once and he would fry crushed up white cheddar cheez-its with chopped fresh Rosemary for the crunchy topping...I would HIGHLY recommend. Also, these both look incredible.

[@elisenuissl9923]

This sounds amazing

[@krazmokramer]

You nailed this thing!!! For me, I skip the panko and add a healthy squirt of Sriracha. A fraternity Hell Week in the 70s of forced eating only mac & cheese with increasing quantities of Tabasco has led to my Sriracha addiction. Thanks Bri!

[@ThatDonovanKid]

This is it man. The last mac n cheese recipe I'll ever need. I watched this on the way home for lunch today. By some miracle I had all the ingredients, and made the gooey american version + the toasty breadcrumbs. It was so. Pro. My bro.

[@lawriefoster5587]

All of these years and I never thought of using evaporated milk!! Thank you so much for these two recipes!!

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Every recipe I’ve tried of yours has been amazing. Ive only tried 4, but still! I will definitely be making these too!

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[@turnerjazz7872]

Bri, you've done it again! I made the American version of this tonight. It was delicious and creamy; my whole family loved it. And it was maybe the easiest home made mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried.

[@johnpaez774]

I made this one tonight and it turned out really well! 3/3 in my household loved it. No lie about the cheese sauce being "unbreakable" for the second mac n' cheese. However, it's definitely not a "10 minute" recipe, unless your water + evaporated milk mix is instantly boiling and you can grate cheese at lightning speed! You can't just put water, pasta, evap milk, and salt in a pot, set it on high, set a timer for 8 minutes, and then come back expecting nearly cooked pasta lol. Set your timer 8 minutes once it's boiling, which can take a while depending on elevation.

[@GoingApeCostume]

For years, I've made a version of stovetop mac-n-cheese that's a combination of both of what you've made here. It evolved from of all kinds of leftover cheese in my fridge. I add ham bits and fine chopped green onion. I like that I can have a hearty mac done in the time it basically takes to boil the noodles.

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I’m definitely going to make both of these dishes. Thank you!

[@darylbottema-adkins7957]

You are my go to chef Brian. I love your cooking methods. I made your traditional lasagne the other night and it was a GIANT hit in my house. Can’t wait to try these macs soon as well as really looking forward to your one pot stew. Can’t wait.

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Thanks soo much for the Mac and Cheese recipes. Awesome stuff. And very quick. You're one of the BEST shows on KZbin. Thanks for all your great recipes. Dave

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I’ve literally made both of these like 50 times. At least twice a month haha. I’m obsessed

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Found you today, cooked your Italian macaroni and cheese recipe tonight, and I can absolutely say, “This is amazing, easy and delicious!” Thank you very much.

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Thanks Barry

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WAIT! I feel like a genius. As you finished the first one, I thought "this deserves those toasted panko breadcrumbs on top." And behold, you added them to the second one! My nephews and nieces are going to love this when I make it for them. They're already little foodies.

[@SarafinaSummers]

Break up pre-breaded, chicken tenders… After baking them, or crisping them in the oven or air fryer, respectively. Put it in the Mac and cheese for a hearty or dish. Also good with ham. Do both for a very protein rich dish. Also, add broccoli and carrots.

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@@SarafinaSummers Eww, noooo on the meat.

[@gublermark]

My wife found this and we just made the Cacio e Pepe one for family dinner. Everyone loved it and now we are all in various states of food comas. Highly recommended!

[@_MrTrue]

One thing I like about the channel is you don't try to act like you're above eating the stuff everyone does just because you're a great cook. The box stuff is good and everyone knows it. These two macs definitely look to be a step up, gonna give it a shot.

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I made the Italian version for my cousins and it was such a hit! Thank you so much

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I like your fast paced banter and simple instructions. I’m definitely trying the Italian style.

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Thanks for the conversions from grams in the description. I am a pasta LOVER and am looking to up my game so this is such a great place to start. Thanks!

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Mac is easily one of my favorite "quick n easy" meals. Also good at clearing out leftover things in the fridge. Adding veggies, meats, etc. make for a super good meal. Also, is that an emeril sauce pan? Love mine.

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Quick and flavorful snack, that’s what I’m talking about

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Thank you. Love the way you explain and cook.

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Just found this video on my recommendations and it inspired me to pop over to the shops and make the first recipe and it’s AMAZING, and really simple, thanks for this clear recipe you did well.

[@bstrac77]

Thanks Brian! Going to try the cacio e pepe mac tonight. I was already doing most of what you are showing for the classic mac n cheese, but I know that a couple of the tips here will surely elevate things to the next level.

[@saltydroog854]

I've never used evaporated milk before, or corn starch...I've always used a béchamel. I definitely like your technique here. Just an idea for everyone...Try Cellantani instead of elbows. They have ridges and just a longer spiral elbow. The ridges help grab sauce, they are still hollow so they fill up with sauce like an elbow, but they are just a tad more elegant and adulty. Just a thought. I always use them for mac & cheese. Great video

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for people reading this, cellantani may also be called cavatappi depending upon where you live

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@@MichelleObamasBBC yeah that's what I see on the shelves in Chicago

[@seanking8427]

I have already perfected a Stovetop Mac and Cheese but I plan on expanding with more Stovetop Mac ‘N’ Cheese recipes so Thanks I will definitely be taking some notes for sure for the All American Mac and Cheese

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Just… OMG… 🤤🤤 Talk about jacking classic American comfort food up to the umpteenth level! I am so there for these!! Thanks as always Bri! 🤘🏻👋🏻

[@latmcb9863]

I love that you said the boxed stuff is good considering the time it takes to prepare. I do agree that it is so easy to make stove-top mac and cheese that is better, but admit that sometimes I miss Kraft Mac & Cheese - original version...

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Yay mmm mmm Mac n cheese! This will definitely replace the student cookbook version I've been making the past 15 years 😁

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Nice! I hope it hits for you

[@TheHadMatters]

My reddit feed has been bombarded with Mac'n'cheese topped with mushrooms the whole last month, and I kept wanting to make them, but wasn't sure about the Mac recipe. Absolutely perfect timing to find this now when I randomly returned to your bread tutorial.

[@DbzEditsHJ]

Your recipes are quickly becoming the overwhelming majority of what I make for my friends and family. I just made your queso that you posted a little over a month ago and these mac recipes just went on deck since my kids are total mac n cheese hounds. Keep up the amazing work!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

that's awesome. let me know their verdict on these!

[@Zimzimhk]

@@BrianLagerstrom Brian's first recipe I started using was the jumbo muffin one (though I make 12 smaller ones instead of jumbo). I must say they are my most successful muffins ever. I will not make it any other way.

[@korinakorinakorina]

Making the second Mac in this video tonight. Can't wait to try it! Usually I'd just combine cream, shred my own cheeses, and then season it. It's solid, but I'd like to try the whole evaporated milk thing.

[@sophiabarnard4350]

I love that you aren’t pretentious like some people who might have the name Joshua so thank you for giving me something new to watch

[@nateroo]

Love 'em both! Very cool way to make the classic but with your own distinct flavors! I especially like the fried panko.... possum without the P.... OSSUM!!! Thanx for a great new/go to mac n cheese technique!!!

[@icardeveryone01]

Bri I'm going to adopt your use of evap to my own mac n cheese - basically this is just the way I make it! A grown-up version of Kraft is a very good thing! More grownup is an addition of green chilis right out of the can, baby! =]

[@davidf2281]

Made the Italian version in the UK where Monterey Jack is harder to find -- used a cheap mild cheddar instead and it worked great.

[@danielknight5288]

There's no Italian version of it. Mac and cheese is not Italian.

[@davidf2281]

@@danielknight5288 Thanks for your valuable input.

[@RizzmasterHayze]

@@danielknight5288 Right… which is why it’s called Cacio E Pepe

[@danielknight5288]

@@RizzmasterHayze that's not Cacio e Pepe.

[@RizzmasterHayze]

@@danielknight5288 Cool, but it’s a version of it, not everything has to be authentic.

[@lizdeken5738]

These dishes look sooooo good. I am so excited to have a super creamy stovetop alternative to boxed mac. Thank you!

[@jossamar]

Just made this-- what a stellar idea with the evaporated milk! I hate stressing with clumpy roux sauces, I'm still learning how those flow.

[@davidmalone9022]

I made the "cacio e pepe" version last night - absolutely incredible. Boy, but rich is an understatement. I wrote down the recipe to follow as I cooked it. My wife saw the recipe and commented, "That looks like a great recipe for a heart attack." :) Sometimes, it's worth the risk... :D

[@JjrShabadoo]

I want to be clear that I love this channel and Bri's methodology. A thought just occurred to me, though...evap milk + water = MILK. A quick search told me that evaporated milk has about 60% of the water removed. Sooooo...if my math is correct, you could make these recipes even if you don't stock cans of evap, by using 550g whole milk + 200g water. Just putting that out there for everyone's flexibility.

[@samuelmahoney6878]

Proteins change as they cook, so it’s not the same. Using evaporated milk yields a more stable sauce.

[@Ketharuil]

Evaporated milk has some proteins in it that make it emulsify REALLY well

[@jwm4ever]

Try it with milk and let us know. I don't want to risk it by wasting all that cheese

[@JjrShabadoo]

These are great points. Now you have me thinking even more. I get that the proteins change when cooking and that the goal is a stable sauce, but wouldn’t the same things happen by cooking milk and reducing here on the stove?

[@samuelmahoney6878]

@@JjrShabadoo For sure! That would be making evaporated milk. It is quite easy, and you get a better product if you use good quality milk, but I would recommend a nonstick surface and a silicone spatula for ease.

[@ddarko08]

Just finished making the American version, and it’s absolutely DELICIOUS…thank you!!!

[@BlackJesus8463]

I feel like this is probably the best mac & cheese in the world.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

😛🙏🤙🏻

[@bullshitcaller1541]

Wait a minute, what makes the "Italian" mac and cheese Italian? Monterrey Jack is from California. Mac and cheese is an American dish, not Italian.

[@atadlish]

I love that you and your delightfully epicurean Mac and cheeses appeared in my feed! I really didn't know I needed these recipes but am attacking both soon. I've got macaroni, as well as Pecorino and shredded Gruyère just hanging in the fridge. If I can get a can of evaporated Milk, I'm in action! Love the charm and simplicity of your videos!🙏🌺

[@jessicafrank800]

THANK YOU!! Im so excited to try these!!

[@kopsu6739]

There is no "Italian" mac n cheese

[@michaelscofield2652]

Cope

[@majesus19]

Me "likey" too. Thanks Adam. I love what you're doing. Thanks for sharing.

[@abrd4456]

I made the cheesey american variety and it was super yummy, thank you! I don't mind making my own roux but I was looking for a simple recipe that doesn't take as much tending and this was excellent!

[@TheEvie202]

This really works and only took me 10 minutes! My new go to Mac and cheese recipe👍🏼❤️

[@emmabenten6200]

I'm really impressed with how easy it is to make this recipe gluten-free --- I noticed that Brian used one of my favorite brands of gluten-free breadcrumbs in the second recipe. Definitely gonna try this at some point!

[@mikes5212]

Have you tried making this GF? Just wondering if the ratios of water to evaporated milk to pasta remain the same and if so does the sauce have the same consistency as in the video.

[@americanrebel413]

This was soooo yum! Thank you Brian.

[@craftyuniverse1339]

This is the first video i watched form your channel, and honestly, you are so underrated!!! I will definitely be making this mac and cheese!

[@monicayu5619]

Greeting from Chicago!! You are definitely a lot of people’s new fav!! Congrats!

[@anthonygardner400]

I just made the yellow version, Bri. It was a big hit at the dinner table! Thanks!

[@xlovechild]

This is the video I needed! Can’t wait to try these!

[@gpb2800]

YESSSS!! I’ve been waiting for this! Also, I now say “Let’s eat this thiiiiing!” After cooking a dish.

[@Xammblu_Games]

I do the 'Wassup, it's your main taco boy" all the time 😅

[@GeorgeWTush]

OMG. The Italian Style Cacio e Pepe Stovetop Mac and Cheese is astonishing. Astonishingly fast and easy to to make. Astonishingly good to eat. You will want to keep and use this recipe for the rest of your life. Just follow his instructions. Which is very very easy to do. Be careful of added salt. The pecorino romano is naturally salty. Thank you for sharing this.

[@000585677]

Thank you so much for this! I will be making it very soon!

[@adrian_christine_]

Omg they both look delicious!!

[@agnespn3670]

I just made cacio e pepe version. I had to change a few things (we don't have Jack or Colby in Europe) but it came out great. I swapped 60gr of Jack for white processed cheese ( emulsifiers that are in the processed cheese help greatly with melting and prevent splitting) and the remaining 40gr with low moisture Mozarella. I had to add at least 50 gr more milk. Next time instead 125gr of Pecorino I am going with 150gr because in the final dish I missed the sharpness that classic cacio e pepe has. Measuring everything and shredding cheeses took me waaaay over 10 minutes, but it was worth it! The whole family loved it. The remaining leftovers will go to the air fryer today. Can't wait! :)

[@urinemonster]

Subscribed! I am currently eating this for my dinner. Aussie cheeses are a little different to the ones you used, but it is still magnificently tasty and comforting. Thank you!!

[@fergusfergus1606]

These recipes look delicious and I love this channel. My mom made baked mac and cheese in a way I have never seen before. Hand grated, good quality sharp cheddar, unsalted butter and ground canned tomatoes.

[@ceetwyce335]

Omg the first one!! I absolutely love tons of black pepper in my Mac and cheese!! 😍❤️👍🏿

[@sandiemann3860]

I’m so digging this awesome channel and sharing it w/friends.

[@marlene-rr2ih]

Just found your channel. I don't usually subscribe on a first "date", but this recipe is worth it! Looking forward to more.

[@jacquespoulemer3577]

Brian. I happily discovered your videos a couple of months back and even more recently learned how to subscribe and comment. When Mac and Cheese first came to Mexico I used to use this 10 minute method with milk instead of water. At the end, a stick of butter extra cheese . Nice to see old hacks are alive and well. Keep up the good work. You'll be hearing from me again. JIM

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for the nice comment. I look forward to more!

[@markhamade]

I was paralyzed September 5 21 from COVID vaccine. I am at a convalescent home. Going from doing everything to not being able to do anything. I look for something to keep me positive & something to overcome the pain other than narcotics & something to overcome the loneliness. I love this channel. I might actually buy the shoes also! Thanks Brian!

[@mercygirl317]

im definitely trying both of these 😍 thank you

[@verstalldude]

Hey Bri. I know it's been a hot min, but I came across your channel thanks to the algorithm and wow. I made this recipe tonight for a pool party gathering and hoooollleeeee sh*t it's good. Rich, flavorful, easy to make. Just. Wow. Thanks! and keep up the great work.

[@thecheesescientist]

Great cheese choice for both recipes. I'd have to say though that my favourite combo is 12 month Cheddar, Gruyère and Parmigiano Reggiano on top.

[@lizh4933]

Some good points here. The cornstarch to the cheese is a great way to avoid making a roux. Never thought of evaporated milk but I will give it a try. I love pipette shaped pasta and add peas. The peas sit nicely inside the pasta. Can I freeze this? I like putting meals in small container and freezing in order to transport to work. I also make a Mexican type version of mac and cheese. I use pre-shredded taco cheese with the seasoning already in it. Stirring in drained, seasoned can tomatoes at the end or just chopped tomatoes.

[@lawrencekellie]

I made this yesterday (American), and I my tastebuds (who's operation has diminished over the years) were completely overwhelmed. I have tried to make homemade MC taste cheesy for years, with no success. However, having an extremely limited palette of cheese choices, I was never successful. This recipe flooded me with cheese flavor. It is extremely bold flavored. It's a nuclear blast of flavor. Thank you.

[@aznanimedude]

you were satisfyingly ON BEAT during your post-consumption dance break. I APPROVE!!!!!!!! Top 5 Bri Dance sections IMO

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks! My wife Lorn has been editing those these days I’ll tell her good job haha

[@WickedGaming005]

dancing at the end is what put this video over the top, subscribed

[@Bioluvskatz]

I make this fairly often. Never thought to use the evapmilk. Good call!

[@sherrymay5243]

I enjoy adding cut up cherry tomatoes, minced onion and frozen peas to my version of yellow Mac & Cheese (maybe dressed up with crumbled bacon) I will try evaporated milk next time around. Looking forward to trying Cacio e pepe Mac & cheese

[@nancypurves587]

You are so much fun to watch and dance. I love all your receioe and going to make American mac n cheese for Sunday dinner with stuffed pork chops and baked beans. Keep up the great videos!