4 Levels of Mac and Cheese: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious

We challenged chefs of three different levels - an amateur, a home cook and a professional chef - to make their versions of macaroni and cheese. And then we brought in a food scientist to review their work. Which mac & cheese was the best?
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[@meesapineapple1663]

Level 2 chef looks like the type of guy to read terms and conditions

[@andrewpelayo778]

Meesa Pineapple he’s a daddy oml

[@academyd9246]

Second time I’ve read this on this same channel.

[@nathandesuno2842]

😂😂

[@mimimesselles1246]

That's the best comment I've ever heard 😂😂

[@leonelbrito881]

We get it a 90% white guy

[@thomasalder850]

Anyone frustrated with this series in that they don't have each of the level chefs taste the other chef's recipes?

[@idontevenknow8324]

True

[@nashdiamzon5675]

True

[@artypyrec4186]

I understand why they dont, each cook/chef segment probably isnt the same day.

[@TheElenaNumb]

@@artypyrec4186 yep, same studio, different days

[@pokeinator7834]

Thomas Alder not me

[@thepicklechamp]

level 0 chef: “and today we grab out our microwave”

[@jesswinter]

Dude I wish they would add a level zero. That would be great😂

[@drewkermendy3525]

it would be fun to see someone just absolutely no f**king clue what they’re doing

[@ailatoivay]

today we go to chick fil a to get our macaroni and cheese

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

Epicurious: "Where is our Level 0 chef?" 🤔 Me: "Still at Popeye's waiting in line." 🙄

[@ailatoivay]

Kynneddi Lee honestly me

[@FnafFan459]

Level 0 chef: Alright we'll add 1/4 cup of milk to our Kraft Mac n cheese.

[@halie1254]

Level -1 chef: and now after you boiled and drained your boxed shells, you cut the velveeta cheese open and pour it in

[@cleopatra1311]

LOL

[@FnafFan459]

@@cleopatra1311 lol

[@cecilia7259]

That's me! Lol

[@SirPiggyy]

@@halie1254 why must you insult me :(

[@zoev9045]

The macaroni got more spirally as the levels went up lol

[@thebuddercweeper]

They didn’t use noodles in this video at all.

[@stopreplyingtome]

Apple Pi u mean spaghetti

[@SpringtimeSally]

quirpy did you mean twisted? ;-;

[@arsenelupin5424]

Springtime Sally No,spirally

[@Dominic-Decoco]

Apple Pi Macaroni is a type of noodle..... they’re called macaroni noodles.... Smartass

[@adamdodda3275]

Level 1 chef didn't seem level 1 Level 2 is unable to blink Level 3 is high asf

[@chevonjackson]

High like a kite

[@wright96d]

Most of the time the level 1 feels like a level 0. This was a good change of pace.

[@mohplays6428]

addmadodda3 thats kinda rude on the level 3 maybe he had a bad day

[@SasukeUchiha-ju1lm]

You my friend are a genuis

[@maddilinekathryn5684]

She just needed to brown it a bit more and it’d be pretty good visually

[@aidanfrevert9535]

you should have them taste each other's and give their opinions on each others

[@trashcan9502]

Nobody: Level 2 chef: *Every last drop*

[@kwamoshi448]

Bruh I was thinking the same thing

[@lunachamorro6636]

Yeaaaa

[@melodyd0lly169]

Ya

[@redditstories9782]

It would get so hostile, so quickly. Imagine pouring your heart and soul into a dish, just for a stranger to tell you its trash.

[@tejasmorey4180]

Surprised the expert chef didn’t make his own pasta

[@Sedou_d10]

Frank would

[@toottootbleetbleet]

Nah he's not Frank

[@shy123am]

@@toottootbleetbleet true

[@shy123am]

@@Sedou_d10 true

[@rupincr6082]

@@shy123am true

[@6ixlxrd]

Bet that Level 2 guy's bedtime is 9:00pm, but he lives that thug life and goes to sleep at 9:01pm.

[@Darkknight39]

Stooopid 😂😂😂

[@elenachillout]

damn it feels good to be a gangsta 😎😌

[@m2donegan]

He is definitely the dad who tells those bad dad jokes

[@maxthememedog4841]

Underated

[@sebastianvargas7795]

な6IXLXRD yo check your like count. That’s a demonic number

[@keithstouchiii460]

I am a level 4 chef. I taught the noodles to cook themselves, and I boil water with my mind.

[@ohemaab2818]

TEACH ME YOUR WAYS OH CHOSEN ONE

[@r1pd33b0]

level 5 chef: i created my own quarks and leptons using a process i like to call singularity.

[@livinglifeasaniyja1481]

Keith Stouch III no your a level 3000 chef

[@whatanethan2858]

@@r1pd33b0 yo, I swear you were on another video! these comments including yours had me dead laughing, especially on your other comment where at the end it said, "i am god." 🤣 yeah, I'm sure he would be a GREAT chef.

[@_sunflower_4900]

I burnt instant ramen....yeah let's just say I forgot the water

[@Alwaysonhots-bu6lu]

The level two guy is the type of dude to go to Dominican restaurant with his kids and say "are you kids ready to vamonos?"

[@fisherbredrup]

Great comment

[@alonelychocolatebar1954]

Imagine being offended by how someone looks.

[@liamina3563]

@@gniepark4441 so if you don't like the way someone looks and they are in the same building as you, it's "awkward?" Maybe you need to get over yourself..

[@otevduan8893]

I’m crying this comment is too accurate

[@maximumisadingus2552]

Bruh what the hell, did your parents teach you don’t judge a book by its cover

[@SengokuTheGouda]

So I was really intrigued by the level 3 chefs recipe, so I set myself on replicating it since it’s a pretty simple recipe all things considered. It was so freaking good. The topping had more of an impact than the standard bread crumb, and actually felt like it had a purpose, but the cheese was not lost. It was a lot of cheese and kinda pricey, but it was so freaking worth it. I’m not gonna make it every time I want Mac and Cheese, but I will definitely treat myself occasionally, and will take it to potlucks. Edit: The recipe in the description is definitely borked when it comes to the spices. It’s balanced for roughly 8-10 portions I’d say. I skipped the add water step since it wasn’t in the video and moved the decimal one space left for the spices, so 5.4 grams of Mustard for example. Worked fine for me.

[@jarredbarnes842]

Found the level 3 chef dude

[@timothycook4464]

Wow. Someone who actually tries making something instead of "OmG! Is ThAt MaC aNd ChEeSecAkE?! eW!" Good on ya, mate.

[@sleepykat9]

I also plan on replicating this one soon it's very intriguing indeed :)

[@vegapangaribuan6170]

This kind of comment deserve tons of likes

[@reggieregina1362]

Cody O. Would you be able to share the exact recipe you made since it worked for you?

[@margowright6011]

nobody: 2: we're gonna add in the cheese in alphabetical order

[@estebansilva1071]

😂😂

[@69putana]

Such a punchable face.

[@crowfoodd]

Marge Wright cause why not

[@maocharlisme]

Total creep.

[@yeetus6328]

transition lenses That’s what I think about all of the level 2s, they do nothing wrong but their egos are so high, and they are sooo irritating omg don’t get me started

[@-_-3315]

Y'all need a level 5:Southern Grandma

[@dogoluvsu7200]

@Jacorey Webb yes

[@drea2280]

fr

[@n3l3sh]

@Jacorey Webb Beth is like A northern grandma

[@saratoga4126]

With some New Orleans jazz band

[@cheesevelvet6358]

n3l3sh but shes still a level 5

[@melissauriarte6635]

No one will probably see this comment to how late I am lol. I have made the level 3 chef recipe because I was curious and a bit stubborn to except that the flavors all go together. However, it has been the best Mac and Cheese I have ever made(according to myself and my family who are very picky themselves). The taste is so outrageously flavorful that it works. Please, I know many, many, people have complained about it, but how about you give it try first and then see how you feel about it? For those considering themselves a level 2(like myself) and loveeee to cook, don’t throw this amazing recipe away!! Thank you Michael!:-))

[@foxsden]

Where did you find his recipe?

[@foxsden]

found it! Going to be trying this

[@ashtonraether5215]

@@foxsden Where did you find it?

[@avthecool129]

Noice

[@justtrash1992]

@@ashtonraether5215I know I’m 7 months late but it’s in the video description!

[@imatomato2805]

1st of all: which MF in the editing room added all those squishing noises. 2nd: the level 3 dude just made mac and cheesecake with the Gramm crackers, sugar, egg, and bacon

[@palmerchurchill4685]

Yeah im not ok with his topping

[@beautifulday3975]

1st: “that’s what good pu**y sounds like”

[@overlordofmc7494]

That’s what good coochie sounds like ok

[@FrankTheTankA1]

I actually made the level 3 mac n cheese the other day and it was wicked good.

[@hazimhamid4992]

@@beautifulday3975 good ol' vine reference

[@limon-bn2vd]

To be fair The level 1 chef is the only chef that used *macaroni*

[@eclipsetechnology5332]

Macaroni sucks: edit dyslexia

[@switchkillzy1459]

Nikki Rasor same

[@__nintendhoe__9418]

Teaaaaa

[@patrykkuffel2679]

Isn't macaroni the pasta itself? The type of pasta you are referring to are elbows but they alone are not macaroni. Any pasta used in this dish I think is considered macaroni.

[@Tengokuchi]

@@patrykkuffel2679 No. The pastas used in this video were all of the macaroni variety, which are tube shaped, but it's not just any pasta that you use in the dish. For example, angel hair pasta isn't macaroni. You could still put cheese sauce on angel hair pasta, but that wouldn't make it macaroni and cheese.

[@shizaanimations7634]

She’s the best level 1 chef I’ve seen! I’d actually eat her food, instead of *turkey salad taco*

[@evl952]

Gianna Gerster only thing I would’ve done different was leave it in the oven for a little more time

[@iris2611]

SHIZZAAAAAA

[@iamthatdude9498]

Nah, Emily is. Her ketchup and french toast combo is unstoppable.

[@sophiaangelina8402]

I think it's Emily

[@sophiaangelina8402]

@@giannagerster4431 that's...kinda racist

[@TheLEAprechaun]

I could've easily been convinced that Anthony is the level 3 chef, learned so much from him!

[@rw1739]

“You don’t have to add these in any particular order....We’re gonna go alphabetical” I’m dead

[@lovingmemories8902]

I didn’t think anyone caught that lol you can tell he’s a little bit ocd...juuuuuuuuust a touch lol

[@amandajoyce7478]

R W I was your 300th like

[@tashriba]

He's an English Teacher

[@juliapenafiel9290]

Hamoudy Harb he is?! Omg

[@juliapenafiel9290]

Hamoudy Harb now do u know that?

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

Every Italian American's favourite thing to do is tell you about their heritage even if the closest to Italy they have been is Olive Garden.

[@FiveStarGaming22]

i know a guy thats quarter itilian and calls himself a snow guido lol dudes born and raised in canada hahaha closest hes been to italy is his grandfathers pasta

[@manubiondo5713]

I'm Italian and I hate when an Italian American talks about Italian kitchen. I mean it's not just parmigiano reggiano cheese, pasta and tomato sause, there is so much more. Italy has 20 regions with 20 different stories ana different cultural influences, so Italian kitchen is a very huuuuge subject. Plus not all the italians outthrre are good chefs. So please, stop it

[@colingerber2045]

Maliha Intikhab 😂🤣😂

[@pollypockets508]

?????

[@hotkebab3317]

It's so annoying cuz 80% of the time these ppl are have 15% Italian in them

[@omarjalal8531]

Level 1: Does something Level 2: Don’t do that Level 3: Creates a whole new law of chemistry

[@braydentodaro6331]

Level 4: this help for crunch

[@eugenenkurunziza2897]

Level 4 and this is how you make a new universe

[@brokeah3115]

@@eugenenkurunziza2897 level 4= Stan lee

[@intrinsic2500]

Again: Level 100: Mafia boss

[@thomas4927]

Grandma: Explains the physics of a wormhole and explains the probability of a black hole that will rain Mac and cheese

[@grey_raine4289]

Everyone is choosing to completely omit the fact that the Level 3 chef also added smoked bacon and pepper to his crumb topping, instead choosing to only focus on the sweet things he added to it. Honestly, he was probably going for a savory spicy-sweetness with that crumb topping.

[@dearthofdoohickeys4703]

He said that’s what he was going for. And he added sweetness to the sauce too, not just the toppings. It’s probably tastes good, but I do not want a sweet Mac and cheese. I don’t even want a spicy Mac and cheese. I want _macaroni_ and _cheese_ , if I wanted graham crackers I’d eat them for desert.

[@ianajeandyo1376]

Maybe we should just accept the fact that not all people here will understand the balancing of flavors 😆 some may be watching but not really into cooking so they wouldn’t think about it and just stick to what they prefer and what is usual

[@carolincheco7711]

Honestly I think his sounds delicious … I would eat all of them tbh xD

[@jaykat98]

food scientist: *shows up on screen* me: "aight, i'ma head out"

[@MoGzz1]

This is me every time I watch this

[@toesnub9676]

Yea like bro you don’t even cook you just relay what they did already get outta here

[@KiingGaming]

cmon its rose, if it was the 12 year old or caribbean woman sure, but rose is good

[@toesnub9676]

SeñorSteven Maybe as far as food scientists go, but as far as I’m concerned none of them are worth my sweet sweet watch time

[@DizzyedUpGirl]

You're missing out.

[@nohabloemojislosiento4930]

Level 1 might not know what she's doing as well, but the "might as well just cover the whole thing with cheese" line made me fall in love. That's the kind of philosophy I want when someone is making mac.

[@alex55234]

Ikr

[@donniedarko5641]

Martin Greene wasn’t that bad tbh

[@mar-rv2qb]

what really got me is that the cheese on top is SO much better if u just turn the broiler on for a couple minutes at the end!! then the cheese gives the whole dish at least a little texture and color

[@jessicag630]

Why don't they do blind taste test?

[@brielle251]

me, a level 0 chef: "so first we start off by opening the box of kraft dinner"

[@MikeBarbarossa]

(after analysis) "Brielle's cheese was....well it was powder"

[@buglypoff]

Level .5: "so I bought this Velveeta last Wednesday.."

[@lunarxstardust]

-1 chef: Sooooo I got these Mac and cheese cups -

[@d_3767]

This is legit the only way I know how to make mac n cheese 😂😂😂😂

[@oneoranota]

This is gross and you should not eat that. No human or animal should ever eat that disgusting powder.

[@Cheese_is_Greater]

I am a level 6 chef. I thought the ingredients into existance and added flavor by touching it. I grated the cheese with my elbow to give it extra flavor and instantaneously boiled it with air in an air pan.

[@katiam954]

Level 3: expert putting garlic and sugar Level 2: home cook putting a variety of cheeses Level 1: amateur making them regular Level 0: *me reading the box instructions*

[@z80ad85]

Level -1 I present to you, nothing

[@purr2474]

So me

[@CrownedWithLaurels]

big mood

[@darkshadowsx5949]

hey velveta box mac can be miles better than some professionally made mac. it just depends on how the "pro" does it.

[@ShamimKhan-gj8ug]

@@z80ad85 level: -2 I present to you burnt spaghetti

[@joshuapoulin236]

All level 0 chefs would start by opening a box of kraft

[@adamarquiroz2073]

yaassss today i ate for lunch mac and cheese 😂😂 from the Kraft box I bought earlier at Walmart

[@joeschmoe2843]

Level 0 means no cooking skill! Level 0 buys their food.

[@colingerber2045]

I am a level 0 chef

[@st4rblitz]

Joshua Poulin level -1 chefs get it from a buffet

[@muneeranezaar2665]

LMAO RIGHTTTT😂

[@franfrias7712]

Level 1: Ada Level 2: Anthony Level 3: Micheal Level 4: Food Scientist Level 53: Gordon Ramsey Level 99: Mum

[@theodorbutters141]

Level 100: L O R E N Z O

[@erinesuwuworld]

Level 1000 Grandma

[@yikes4172]

Level 10000000: IM MAKING MAC AND CHEESE

[@goosefries]

Level 9999999: YouSuckAtCooking

[@tannerraffie145]

Level 52 Jamie Oliver

[@josephhelms2362]

I love how even with the very different levels of expertise, each one of them clearly has a lot of love and passion for the work they did.

[@insolubletoaster8133]

Y'all, that level 3 chef had his burner set to 420. His entire recipe makes so much more sense now.

[@jeffreysalvador7076]

Dudes eyes say it all

[@lauren7006]

@@jeffreysalvador7076 👀

[@albiyt4522]

Your likes are 4-69

[@Alusnovalotus]

InsolubleToaster ugh...

[@FluffBear01]

Stoners favorite mac

[@sandygore]

when are y’all going to start making them try each other’s plates thoughhhhhhh

[@xMasterSparku]

It seems like a no brainer so I assume it's an issue where they don't get them all on set at the same time or even day.

[@pollypockets508]

Better than the food scientist

[@schneipierre3358]

iamsandyocean I thought the same ! But girl your soo pretty 💓💓💓😍😍😍 OMG !!!!! 🤯

[@sandygore]

Worldcitizenxxl IG Thank you, too kind! 🥰

[@shellbeeforreal3915]

right this is my first time seeing a video like this and Im surprised they didnt taste each others food or have the food scientist test taste????

[@sinaforghani9430]

Is it just me or does everyone skip the food scientist part

[@sharknom8867]

Sina Forghani Me too, I just like to watch them cook lol

[@mgg5418]

Sina Forghani no i like it, very informative ;)

[@ionlycommentnosrsly8733]

Not me.

[@khue4254]

Me lol

[@lyss6650]

Sina Forghani yess

[@aleezasheikh827]

I've noticed that some "Pro Chefs" just can't leave anything simple

[@paradoxdriver4094]

Probably because they recognize that complex flavours usually taste better? There's nothing wrong with just keeping it basic, but basic things like adding texture and contrasting flavors really make a difference. It's like adding some salt to the top of a chocolate chip cookie - it really enhances and brings out the sweet flavor of the chocolate and the cookie.

[@capricioushighblood4055]

@@paradoxdriver4094 bruh, he added brown sugar and graham crackers to Mac & Cheese, Mac & Cheese can have complex flavors but it still needs to stay simple.

[@ninjafaceify]

@@paradoxdriver4094 it's mac and cheese, it doesn't need help. Some contrast is fine but it doesn't need a bacon cake on top of it at all, especially topped with scallions. Wtf. It might not be bad but it is 100% unnecessary and extra

[@ajandrewsmusic]

They didn't gather all that info to bore themselves lol

[@Thrizzy_]

The point of being a pro chef is to make things complex

[@sactiger2817]

There's much to be said for simplicity - sometimes, you can do too much. A good Mac and Cheese doesn't need much to be good. For me, Ada's would be the one I'd choose. Nice job, Ada!! :)

[@flaiirenn]

hers is classic :)

[@NullWes10]

I think the panko is really needed, Anthony is my favorite

[@kva5751]

You are just playing devils advocate. Her's looked normal but not appealing. It wouldn't be the best mac and cheese someone has ever tasted.

[@Kuyare.]

Litterally no you wouldnt your just being nice bc shes the worst

[@Lxk3ez]

@@Kuyare.no one eats pasta and cheese with breadcrumbs, you’re just saying that the expert is better because he’s the highest “level” 🤣🤣

[@LyricWulf]

Nice video, but what are these sound effects?

[@Ali-sk8ee]

*SPLODGE*

[@quan7033]

Beating your beat when you nut twice

[@ryanfowlow8034]

Oh sorry you could hear that? 😲💦

[@GG-yr1oh]

@@ryanfowlow8034 wth

[@illz09]

LyricWulf OMFG they were driving me crazy

[@_esmeralda_5112]

I absolutely love how the 2nd guy looked so happy, and passionate about cooking,

[@purinscoffee]

Maybe because he is italian and passionate with pasta? Lol

[@Boog_masskway]

I actually thought he came off a little intense and a teensy creepy

[@ashkhri]

@@Boog_masskway Really?? Guy looks comfortable with the camera. I like it

[@anomie4477]

boog_masskwé true creepy af

[@angelica8000]

@@AnthonyLeDonne LOL I love your energy in the video, and your Mac and cheese looked the most delicious one

[@madsgracie]

Level 1: I stole cheese from my parents fridge Level 2: I bought some cheese Level 3: I bought a cow just to milk it to make my own cheese

[@samk1146]

@@Boykofan yup that's his name

[@rae8562]

Lol

[@notjalyn2162]

pneumoniaultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis lol why is ur name so long :0

[@TheRealMael]

Level 4: I am the cheese

[@lemondo0]

Level 99 : "I AM THE COW"

[@nickyvukovic6215]

Level 2 Chef: "I'm italian" Also Level 2 Chef: "Mascarpounnn"

[@nemonomen3340]

level 1: "ok" level 2: "oh fancy" level 3: "too fancy, go back!"

[@mz.birdie]

🤣🤣🤣🤚

[@marcellinojordybagaskara5939]

Lol level 1 and 2 is enough level 3 is to much

[@alexmapes5923]

It’s like they think if u have more ingredients and make it more expensive it will taste better I’m sorry but I hate bacon and don’t want graham crackers in my Mac and cheese 😂

[@scoot3249]

@@alexmapes5923 did you say you hate bacon🧐

[@alexmapes5923]

@@scoot3249 ya you heard me 😂

[@kimberlyy8901]

Kinda expected the level 3 chef would add lobster or crab not make a full on mac and cheesecake 😭😭😂

[@venomousking7756]

I'm dead lol 🥀💀

[@camilylove]

That’s the black recipe for Mac n cheese

[@ishizuishtar1110]

@@camilylove Really? I am not use to mac and cheese with a dessert/sweet aspect to it. I definitely made a face when he said bacon and graham cracker topping.

[@AaronJ180]

With bacon

[@KD-pj7lj]

Mac and cheesecake 🤣🤣🤣

[@anedgedancer5147]

"We don't have to put the ingredients in in any particular order. Let's go with alphabetical." MY MAN!

[@neeneek.369]

The 3rd chef lost me at sugars and graham crackers... can’t trust nothin else he says now

[@starduck8014]

LOL

[@katie6839]

he lost me at a 1/2 cup of salt

[@dawson5631]

Really me too!!!

[@treiskushrenada6332]

Mac and Cheese shouldn’t be that damn complicated lmao

[@lisasemarron5413]

That sound tasty but I would not use it

[@whenpapermeetspen]

Level 3 added scallions on top as if he didn't make a goddamn cheesecake with noodles

[@FAMCHAMP]

Bruh 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Im DEAD! YOU WIN

[@abby-kk7dg]

@Alden Yu not everyone is super extra with their mac n cheese

[@whenpapermeetspen]

@Alden Yu my dad's a professional chef and i grew up cooking every night, but thanks for trying!

[@abby-kk7dg]

Kriositivity it’s fancy and extra as hell

[@zoeywalters8562]

He literally added actual cream cheese

[@ufcivil]

Everyone already knows exactly what Emily's recipe would be, from a box finished with ketchup. That's her magic.

[@deadname2444]

She'd probably burn it too

[@poohcatchyou3917]

Who's Emily?

[@czerwonykwadrat6843]

Poorva Kulkarni another lvl 1 chef, watch french toast video

[@xoxarily]

I use to eat that as a kid. One time I woke up I threw up after that I stopped. I had a stomach bug for the whole day. Not due to the Mac n Cheese with ketchup but I guess it kinda ruined it for me

[@spookable3873]

Still salty about that french toast eh?... me too lol

[@Hunter_Wittebane-Noceda]

I feel like Ada needed more sauce to make it more creamy, like the Food Scientist said, it likely didn't cover every part of it. Other than that, and perhaps putting butter in before her seasoning, she did a good job.

[@its.sophee4817]

What I got from the thumbnail Level 1: popcorn Level 2 : maybe like a shepherds pie Level 3: apple crumble

[@mariaa5404]

its.sophia trueee

[@tia.p]

its.sophia I laughed out loud at that level 3 one 😭😂

[@ayandamafunda312]

My gosh, I have never laughed tgis much at a comment🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@foridabegum25]

IKR

[@fxckin_unwxnted4593]

Yup

[@Doggiepugs]

Why does the pro chef look like he’s adding random stuff into the Mac and cheese Like what is this Mac and cheesecake?

[@mookiesmith18]

Yeah it seemed like a sweet topping 🤢

[@wowerz82]

Cause he was high

[@RyderL1997]

Cause he is😁

[@CarnivorousPlantsAndGardening]

Because he was adding random stuff...

[@iution4668]

Because he is.

[@fredeezee8379]

Finally, a level 1 chef/recipe where I didn’t have to cringe.

[@madogthefirst]

Oil went into the pot instant fail.

[@xavlarr]

Level two is the most cringe

[@redpoem_2439]

*flashbacks to the ketchup and emily*

[@alinachrosniak6065]

I definitely cringed

[@AlexAnder-op7yc]

She said monster cheese

[@catherinedesrochers]

I'm so happy to see a level 3 that does not take 36 hours with 100$++ worth of ingredients. I now want to try this one!

[@xmarshmallowmousex]

Level 1: Actual Mac and Cheese but it’s simple Level 2: fAnCy ChEeSe UwU Level 3: I use gourmet water and grow my own macaroni

[@grandmaberthatheii5186]

It triggers me about how you say OwO

[@aidanmoran4471]

You don't grow macaroni😂

[@jaredmorales3634]

@@aidanmoran4471 that's the joke

[@aidanmoran4471]

@@jaredmorales3634 No, the joke was that the chef was extra

[@sophiam8861]

Aidan Moran yeah but that was proving that the chef was extra lmao

[@delia2735]

The level 3 schef is actually making a cake, gram crakers, vanilla, sugar...

[@xavierlauzac5922]

No he isn’t. It’s not a cake, it’s macaroni and cheese.

[@delia2735]

Oh, someone don't know what humor is

[@xavierlauzac5922]

MeeM Pootis MeeM I know jokes, this joke was harder to recognize.

[@ovidiuverboven2620]

This chef is so good he makes us believe that he is making Mac 'n cheese, when he is actually making a cake

[@Kenneth-xn5fu]

Tommy Ryan r/itswhooooshwithfouros

[@saetmusic]

I love it when all three chefs are very pleased with their results!

[@HugeRooster10]

Nobody: Every American with Italian heritage: I'm Italian and I'm gonna tell you about it

[@elisabethzimmermann9372]

@MidnightFlower13 yes spread the knowledge.... never heard about this, i always thought they are italian... have you ever heard about the german and french minorities living in Italy? No? -> spread the news (y) 😂😂😂

[@gabo9476]

@MidnightFlower13 not really😅

[@Lure420]

MidnightFlower13 whom announces that they’re black

[@glof2553]

Extra Cheese, Extra Chromosomes.. I’m Italian, Baby!

[@dutch-man7997]

Well I can say that's relatable

[@kbs149th]

I prefer level “Black Grandma”

[@tamz0309]

This would actually be a really cool concept. Have grandmothers from all different backgrounds and cultures make these dishes. That would be a more interesting show to watch. Rice pudding from a Black grandmother Mexican grandmother White grandmother

[@Timmy2Dope]

Under rated comment 😂

[@heronumbertwo3171]

She's a level 2. Like in the alfredo video

[@BlaqQtee]

Irk... cause non of these were appealing to me🤷‍♀️

[@moniquewinbush1527]

Yes cause this was 3 heaping plates of NO

[@Twatical]

Level 1 chef: does something Level 2 chef: don’t do that Level 3 chef: “SO I LIKE TO MAKE MY OWN COW EVERY MORNING AT 4AM.”

[@gogulsaji6933]

LMAO

[@dancingkingzigisnake2282]

Hey u copied someone DANG BOU WHO GAVE ME 25 LIKES? THATS ALOT!

[@danielwarsick12]

Jesus christ I've seen this comment a million times

[@PlayGamezYT-iz6zw]

Daniel Warsick exactly I just hate that joke now

[@BigMFront]

Daniel Warsick same

[@liamina3563]

I think level 3 knows what he's doing but I can see why some people would be put off by the topping. If he didn't add it, I feel like more people would agree that the level 3 cheese mixture looked the most flavorful and delicious

[@davidvalencia129]

*You know The level 3 chef grows his own macarroni.*

[@sly1680]

@@conniecharles28 Wow, really?????? I've tried to grow my macaroni for so long, to no avail!!! Gee golly, thank you for enlightening me with your great and profound wisdom!!!!! (No offense, I just wanted to type a lot)

[@xavierurias9442]

@@sly1680 lmao

[@AnaSanchez-hz1zy]

Lol

[@davidvalencia129]

@@conniecharles28 Yeah there might be people thinking that.... BUT I'M NOT THAT STUPID MATE.

[@RainRemnant]

@@conniecharles28 I guess humor is lost on you lol

[@sa-yo-na-ra362]

5:40 What KIND of monster just scoops from the middle

[@nothend5866]

Proud Army this guy apparently and the devil

[@fortnitetm3933]

KIND of monster

[@TheSkelf]

Godzilla probably

[@engrsiaa]

Ikr

[@ajmvdump5045]

I do. The middle part is the best part.

[@jessefram872]

Are the level 2 chef's always gunning for their own cooking show? They're always so excited and want to be informative

[@AlisonBryen]

Unfortunately I'm a classic level 2 cook: home cook, lots of experience, bit of a food snob...we are insufferable at times!!!!

[@jazzosaurus8582]

He took the advice of not trying to turn his hobby into his job. He loves being a home cook and sharing his food with others, but not to the point that he is at level 3 and lives the exhausting life of an executive chef who seems to have made this mac and cheese 500 times.

[@rengenobta2857]

home chefs watch a lot of videos and recipes of other home chefs, since cooking is a big hobby (and they all remind me of my dad). They all seem really excited to share their cooking with people who aren't their families lol

[@madi371]

I liked him! He was very excited about his mac and cheese. It’s cute.

[@juainishamsul9775]

The difference between a hobbyist and a professional is that the hobbyist is always a little excited about stuff lol

[@ChefLindaRamirez]

I love how all the results are delicious and they all are really happy cooking.

[@juggaloblow1012]

I wanna see these where they try each others foods. They all think its good but I wanna see a level three reacting to a level ones dish and vice versa

[@mrcrobart]

i agree, it would be more interesting !

[@Nortarachanges]

As long as they don’t gang up on the level 1, I’d be game

[@yeebao234]

@@Nortarachanges or they won't tell who made which one 😄

[@PointPeanut]

@@yeebao234 wtf, that's self explanatory unless you blind fold them

[@merjema]

the level 2’s mac and cheese is one i would eat any day tbh

[@iogames9024]

I would eat him thb

[@marcywantsto7553]

@@iogames9024 THATS HOT

[@apiranha1]

He seems like he’s about to snap at any moment

[@Michael-lc8yl]

his mac and cheese may be good but it’s gay by extension

[@VictoryNibbles]

@@Michael-lc8yl Never seen rainbow mac and cheese? Taste the rainbow - it's creamy, gooey, and salty.

[@madsgracie]

Sound effects dude needs to chill out

[@raulphilipgoco403]

madelyn sullivan well there is a Gofundme to kill him.

[@xavierlauzac5922]

Raul Philip Goco it doesn’t actually do anything except annoy me, and it’s real.

[@cheerfulellii7212]

@@raulphilipgoco403 is there really?

[@delilah5940]

They had fun

[@nickl.3386]

madelyn sullivan There are no sound effects lmao

[@raiden5386]

The bizarre added sound effects when they're mixing, adding spices and such is awful and I hate it

[@maxbarenberg7380]

I feel like the food scientist should taste the dishes? And they should taste each others. A dish can be great in theory, but taste bad. There seems to be too much disconnect between the people in this series.

[@ojmachine9545]

i was expecting a legit dish made by a chemical food engineer like the dudes who make prepackaged foods and fast food

[@tetohamaroo]

True words

[@Michael-lc8yl]

When the level 3 chef made cookies by smoking the butter and forming the batter into four big cookies, it might have looked weird, but most of us have bought cookies prepared like this and know it’s good. Have an open mind! I’m curious what the level 3 mac and cheese tastes like.

[@ocisipeatfihc3678]

Wait , why didn’t the level 3 chef made the pasta himself?

[@fathermonkey4960]

ocisip aetfihc He did, he’s just too good to tell you.

[@forunlawfulcar-nalknowledg1081]

The types of pasta used to make Mac and cheese are die cut and dried. It would’ve taken a lot of extra video to show that process.

[@marcuskleiner4477]

@@forunlawfulcar-nalknowledg1081 lucky for you, the level 3 chef got it done faster than you can say yummy yoda 3 times

[@anoneeemouse482]

Because he's only level 3.

[@Silverheartpro]

Handmade pasta also doesn’t cook al dente, meaning it’d be a bit mushier after baking in the oven. This is fine for lasagna because it tends to crisp up a bit anyway but for mac and cheese it would be a bit too goopy.

[@markdominick9038]

I love how, although her mac n cheese may not look as appealing when compared side by side by side, Ada is super pleased with her end result.

[@skippythealien9627]

that at the end of the day is really all that matters

[@SirPiggyy]

That’s the best part of cooking, the gratitude

[@cecilia7259]

I loved hers the best though.

[@dearthofdoohickeys4703]

When I think Mac and cheese, what I picture looks like hers

[@joshuagayouauthor8401]

Out of all these, hers looks the closest to what my mom (Italian) used to make. If I'm making Mac, I'm probably taking her recipe.

[@hqneymoons]

Level 0: So here we have our Kraft Mac 'n Cheese

[@thalassous]

Level 1 is a restaurant chef Level 2 guy is secretly your english teacher Level 3 is literally a dessert professional _baking_ for 27 years but they put him in because it said the word cheese in his profile. *yo what wait hold on 1K+ likes whAT*

[@marthakeenan7203]

Lol so true!

[@LiveLifeMichele]

He said cooking but yeah he definitely was baking here too lol

[@thalassous]

cheesecake man

[@aidenhuynh9590]

Level two looks like my history teacher!

[@thalassous]

SaggyToast99 Level 2 is my Science Teacher (or looks like to me)

[@gotcha5158]

0:49 Just to be clear: in Italy, NO ONE adds olive oil to water.

[@akmaldanial67]

Lol

[@jamelelhakkhadhra3409]

my friend's (Italian) mom does it which doesnt make sense to me as to how she wants the sauce to stick after but i like olive oil so.. whatever

[@gotcha5158]

@@jamelelhakkhadhra3409 well she's been away from italy for too long, she lost her mind

[@shirshanyaroy287]

@@jamelelhakkhadhra3409 adding oil to water doesn't even make any sense scientifically. Your oil isn't even going to stick to the pasta while it is being cooked, so it won't prevent the pasta from sticking. It will only settle when you're actually draining the water, by which point there won't be any need for it.

[@haileyprophet1227]

You do it so it doesn't boil over and spill everywhere

[@gloomypika3974]

"y'know, I might as well cover the whole thing with cheese" That's the way I like it, Ada's one is the best

[@Bigheadedwon]

IMHO she didn't use anywhere near enough cheese. Did it look good? Yes, would I eat it? Of course, but I would have added a bunch more cheese.

[@nekomarusmommymilkers]

@@Bigheadedwonthere's no such thing as to much cheese so add a load

[@Big_boom90]

Pshh imo ada had the worst looking mac n cheese

[@goongoon9299]

Hell naw tf

[@Big_boom90]

@Low key bruh ada mac looked super dry and nothing special about it at all. I think level 3 was the best maybe a little less crumble and sweetness on top.

[@brozieg]

I love how every time the chefs look happy

[@dinea5547]

Editor: where should we put the liquid effects at? Director: anywhere where there probably wouldn’t be sounds in real life

[@aaronkaiser5217]

Derpy_ Unicorn it made me cringe so bad

[@rmbzbrenden7739]

Copying a older comment.

[@mikeddh2018]

Michael - "This recipe was inspired by my grandma." Michael's Grandma - "Don't lie to these people chile. I've never done anything to 'inspire' you to put some d*mn graham crackers in mac & cheese."

[@artsyverse]

I was pissed with the Vanilla Extract.

[@marrietta1058]

Exactly where not making pie or cheese cake get rid of the graham crackers

[@breannaharper4094]

I'm weak at how accurate that sounds, and I don't even know his grandma 😂😂😂

[@na_k]

When he added graham crackers & vanilla extract....😷

[@fuc8896]

But...did you TRY it?

[@CNosaj]

Just a personal opinion when it comes to Mac & Cheese… use conchiglie (shells/seashells) pasta. It holds cheese so well. Every bite is a burst of goodness.

[@AlaiMacErc]

Can't think of any objective reason this wouldn't work, but it definitely doesn't fit either the Anglophone or the Italian definition of "mac"!

[@alyco206]

The cheese sauce noise makes me want to throw my iPad against the wall

[@heidiiverson3304]

Especially since it was slightly off

[@butteredtoast8292]

Throw it against the wall and buy something better!

[@andrewartress9251]

I hate the sounds!

[@EclipseGamingPS]

Makes me hard

[@hartejassekhon8907]

Well it's an iPad anyway I would think twice if it was like a pixel phone or something 😝

[@robonthecob6920]

Ada: *does literally anything* Food Scientist: WRONG

[@badwolf24]

Seriously. The amount of shade the scientist threw was insane. Like, it's Mac and cheese, chill.

[@cperry7287]

Kaylee Dockham it would be the one i would eat because i don’t want to eat a cheesecake flavoured mac n cheese and that other guy was sketchy

[@potatodog3363]

c perry was that a Stephen joke?

[@MirandaTheInkling34]

@@potatodog3363 i think so lmao

[@idalsuyeon]

Yeah, the food scientist keeps comparing her to the level 2,3 chefs, like i know the food scientist is just trying to give facts but like she could have said them nicer because Ada is legit a beginner what do you expect?

[@superskills1017]

Number 2 looks best, It's got that homely look with a little extra...but not too much.

[@superskills1017]

@Guitarwizard999 ...Last time I checked an opinion can't be accepted as wrong nor right.

[@georgebrown4822]

I just don’t think bread crumbs should be on mac and cheese. Number one is the classic and the one I prefer.

[@superskills1017]

@@georgebrown4822 ...Fair.

[@taylordcraig]

@@superskills1017 I think mac and cheese should ALWAYS have bread crumbs.

[@We_Have_Dragons]

Taylor Craig No...

[@ilovecat3673]

Son: where the mac n cheese dad? Dad: its for desert son

[@jessie-jt9yr]

Level 1 chef: exists Food scientist:ImA EnD tHIs GIrLs CaREEr

[@roman_trnr]

Jessica Yeates 😂😂😂

[@treesap8911]

She seems more confident tho, I like her

[@sstrugglinginthe]

Yeah the lady seemed overly critical of her

[@feekeefkd7057]

what career? LOLOLOL

[@exlulu1]

1000th like!

[@vexortion3672]

Level 1: Buys the mac n cheese. Level 2: Makes mac n cheese. Level 3: Becomes the mac n cheese.

[@nnn-v6w]

Level 4: IS the mac n cheese

[@vexortion3672]

@@nnn-v6w level 5: creator of mac and cheese

[@loonaroaches]

Level 6: kraft

[@viannccaa]

Level 7: IS the milk

[@uwuowo3868]

level 8: Is the crator of the guy who created mac n cheese

[@CookiePawz]

IM MAKING MAC AND CHEESE AND NOBODY CAN STOP ME

[@INF1NI73]

Ur cute

[@Wifflewafflez]

HOIIII :33 UwU

[@maango.]

CookiePawz lmao i forgot u exist

[@al3xa899]

@@maango. wow, that's rude and unnecessary

[@quagmirefever843]

Ok you can stop now See you stopped

[@Skylyned]

The foley guys went absolutely crazy on this episode

[@hamburgerhelp]

Level 1: Amateur Level 2: Home Cook Level 3: Pro Chef Level 4: Food Scientist Level 5: *Grandma*

[@Anseptos]

True

[@kenaerodosage4827]

Sike, Grandma lvl 2

[@mrcrisp1212]

Level 5 is my aunt

[@sumaiaakthar6946]

XD

[@jimmyhuynh7888]

Level 8: Chef Ramsey

[@vanessagibbons7833]

I can’t be the only one who felt uncomfortable listening to the sound effects smh

[@dustingoyetche9585]

Omg thank you. I was looking for this comment. The sounds were killing me!

[@bo0fpak649]

You’re not

[@williamwyatt7122]

Very weird for me to hear that sound too 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Rigan-gemink]

They're edit the sound, im uncomfortable too

[@rubencardozo2193]

@magalimartinez

[@weirdonamedlee]

Level 1: looks dry af Level 2: makes neat and good looking Mac and Cheese Level 3: you want grAhm cRackers on youR MAC and cHeEsE?!

[@crazyfazbears4003]

I think level 1 is the best

[@dn1754]

joanelle i don’t know why, i like a kraft Mac and cheese more than a restaurant Mac n cheese

[@msbellebelle]

The level 1 mac actually looked pretty good

[@yisssssrraa5574]

ella bean bruh you look dry asf

[@felinawell]

level 3: yOu WaNT chEeSecAkE aNd mAc!?!??!!

[@rachelno9229]

I LOVE level 3s. Such an interesting combination of flavours. The sweet goes well with the saltiness of the bacon. I wish he would come back.

[@mourasantos]

Level 2 looks by far the best. Would be really interested in tasting all of them, though.

[@danr8267]

@@marumisu9560 you think it's simple to make for someone who is a level 1 chef?

[@guipsy3848]

Just follow the video : crumble some crackers or whatever you like, add some salt, tiny bits of bacon, pepper, some melted butter but it's not an obligation and just a bit of sugar if you like (not a lot imo). It's easy, you do not need quantities. Good luck :)

[@yrobtsvt]

level 2 may be tasty, but putting it in a cast iron pan is ridiculous

[@moonquartzs]

Level 1 is the best type for me. I cook for myself ever since I was 12...

[@fanOmry]

@@danr8267 seems to. 1. Crackers and spice into a thick plastic bag. Then you beet it with a kitchen hammer unting the bag has crumbs. You chop the bacon. And add to the bag with the crumbs. Pasta.. just make pasta. The millk/ flour/ cheese.. not dificult.

[@pennzter5157]

level 2 chef: i’m not adding olive oil i’m italian i did it when i was growing up it’s a waste of olive oil *i’m not doing it.*

[@nevaehphobia2263]

"I'm Italian" and "add olive oil to boiling water" don't go in the same sentence.

[@haileyirene4713]

Nevaeh Phobia they don’t belong in the same continent.

[@DustinTheHuman]

I never add olive oil too but dude, that sticks to the bottom

[@hmmhmmmhmm1633]

@@DustinTheHuman if you dont want it to stick just stir the pasta every couple of minutes like every now and than go stir it for a bit and that it

[@kennethmaese4622]

@@nevaehphobia2263 he said he’s Italian and he DOESN’T add olive oil to the water! Damn people, learn to read,

[@kayp.3832]

Level 10: Black Southern Grandma.

[@babywinchester1391]

amen

[@scotianqueen]

Loooool thank you!!! I was like sooo where's the grandma's and aunties at??

[@rishwain92]

All the factuals

[@foreverken3377]

true.

[@moodyflowers8740]

Can't beat the western grandmas 🚫🧢

[@santoshkashyap5535]

The level 3 chef used graham crackers, white sugar, brown sugar, cream cheese and vanilla. Did he make Mac and cheese out of a cheesecake?

[@AppleRed62]

level 3 chef put a whole pie crust on top of his Mac and Cheese

[@tanginamo12321]

Upside down Mac 'n' Cheesecake

[@brieoshiro]

@@tanginamo12321 omfg I'm dying at that name! I love it.

[@belenmorales3172]

Reminded me of the Level 1 guy who added half a cheesecake and graham crackers to his pancake mix 😂😂

[@PupdudePwns]

I think Ada did a good job compared to other Level 1's in this series.

[@DonCrimes]

Shylok *The best

[@beepot2764]

Lvl 2 is close to how I make it. Lvl 3 is super extra but looks delicious. And lvl 1 is a budget bowl of love lol

[@angeldevil110]

probs cause 3 is up to restaurant standards, lol

[@KieshaJ55]

LOL your lvl 1's description...xD

[@thechosenonerah]

Pharsyde lol why

[@KieshaJ55]

@@thatahkabdul maybe he's a stay at home dad.

[@current135]

@@thatahkabdul idk what kind of man cant provide food for his family.

[@fynnthefox9078]

I'd say I'm a level 2 in terms of mac and cheese. Been learning and getting better, thinking about the methods and cheeses I use.

[@CrownedWithLaurels]

Level 2 giving that intense eye contact straight to camera while saying "every last drop" is making me a lil uncomfortable here

[@woodziee]

his energy is truly chaotic in an uncomfortable way.

[@_sunflower_4900]

69 likes....sorry man I don't wanna ruin it

[@jiminsjams2377]

@@bekahsue418 lmao💀💀

[@ForeverSweetx3]

That's what I thought... Something is off about him.

[@gabster2430]

ForeverSweetx3 ikr

[@puccagarukiss]

If I hear one more slimey food sound effect added in post JUST because they want to emphasize the fact they are stirring mac and cheese....I think imma freak. Its the most unappealing sound...and they added it in. 😩

[@SigmundJaehn]

Wrong

[@dalootkid4106]

No one asked

[@dalootkid4106]

Then go away 😠

[@Will-db4qo]

omg thank you someone said it

[@ericmartin2340]

Lol you notice that too lol

[@jasmyngreen9021]

Dude, those freaking noises.

[@dragonbeastpvp6245]

That's what good p**sy sounds like

[@kwamoshi448]

@@dragonbeastpvp6245 yesss my vine brother 😂😂😂😂😂

[@robs104]

@@dragonbeastpvp6245 Says the 12 year old boy

[@yuppy5956]

@@robs104 they learn quick these days.

[@kee7374]

I couldn't hear it till you said it thanks