Busting Mac And Cheese Myths (How To Make The BEST Mac And Cheese)

Today, the Mythical Kitcheneers are busting food myths and determining the best way to cook mac and cheese! Myth Munchers Ep.11
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[@HeavyMetalGamingOfficial]

I'm so happy they finally realized how hard this series hits, because now they're just bangin them out

[@SeanonEverything]

Definitely their best series

[@dwmlue9299]

@@SeanonEverything Let's not say anything we can't take back. No series without Emily can be the best series. It's a mathematical fact.

[@Syrrric]

I agree it would just be nice if they added the final recipe since they don’t explain the ratios they’re using during the episode. Like how much milk, cheese etc.

[@dripyonko_3912]

@@dwmlue9299 fr 🤣🤣

[@Fl0werfriendly]

Next step more fast food feuds or fancy foods or even random snacks. Just more mythical kitchen!♡

[@kenlangston3451]

The 90’s sitcom intro is something I didn’t know I needed. 😄

[@katelynb5838]

Seriously, I want it every time now!!

[@NathanHawleyCPz]

The trash can joke took me out 😂😂

[@Polyphemus89]

But, in fact, I did need it

[@MikeCheckBiloxi]

I thought Josh was just gonna be a trash can lol

[@badjokecoke]

Imo, woulda been funnier if Josh slowly popped out of the trash bin and then was like 🤷‍♂️

[@antoniasfooddiaries327]

Can you PLEASE do an episode on brownies? Melted chocolate vs cocoa powder vs both, white sugar vs brown sugar, butter vs oil, all purpose vs cake flour etc. Thank you! Y’all are the best keep up the good work :)

[@peterkazmir]

Or chocolate chip cookies...

[@HorsesIC]

@@peterkazmir They've done that one!

[@madeleinescholz3147]

The answer is always butter

[@peterkazmir]

@@HorsesIC No way! Searching...

[@violetskies14]

@@madeleinescholz3147 I agree on that but I would like to know about the other options. Also if brown butter would make a difference, my instinct is no but I want someone else to tell me that for sure.

[@WastedMoment]

RECIPE POSTED BELOW! I finallly found the recipe they mentioned in this video, about the Turkey episode, it was precisely the Ghost Pepper Nashville Hot Turkey episode. Its slightly different just due to the cheeses they used, but you can always use the cheeses you want. Anyways, here's a copy and paste from that video for the mac and cheese. Step 3: Make the Mac n Cheese Ingredients * ¼ cup butter * ¼ cup AP flour * 1 can evaporated milk * 1 ½ cup milk * 1 cup cream * ½ teaspoon mustard powder * ½ teaspoon cayenne * ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder * 1 teaspoon onion powder * ¾ teaspoon granulated garlic * ½ teaspoon black pepper * ½ teaspoon salt * 1 ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese * ½ cup processed american cheese product, cubed * 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese * ¾ cup gruyere cheese * 3 cups medium macaroni, cooked and drained 1) Add butter and AP flour to a large pan. 2) Add in the evaporated milk, followed by the milk and cream. 3) Toss in your spices. 4) Add half of the cheese to the sauce. 5) Pour in the macaroni. Mix well. Top with cheddar. 6) Oil a casserole dish. Pour in the mac mixture. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes.

[@rachelburns5453]

Doing the best work, thank you for your efforts!!

[@octomammoth6156]

Thank you!!

[@reganhulvey4213]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@RLucas3000]

That is a massive recipe. My ‘recipe’ as a kid was shells cooked to package directions, a bit of milk, melted cheeze whiz, a hint of salt and pepper, a small squirt of hot sauce, and once ready add some LeSeur baby peas. Nowadays I would use Fibergourmet Rotini, but I stand by the rest!

[@lovelyholistic]

You are amazing

[@Lovicide]

Genuinely worried about Trevor. He's somehow the most stable person on this show, yet I can't shake the feeling that he's actually insane deep inside

[@beardedbard6308]

You're right, we should keep track of his mental health by listening to his podcast. Available on Spotify and iTunes 🤣

[@gussybobbler3676]

Not insane, just annoying as hell

[@quinnkunwashere]

he’s absorbing josh’s insanity slowly

[@SnowmanInABlizzard]

He's Josh with more social anxiety. He's a mood.

[@eugene__eugene]

Trevor is going to be a big star on MK

[@k1nna]

Love this series! Please do a mashed potatoes one. There is too much sad mashed potatoes in the world.

[@vincedibona4687]

That’s due to over-whipping them. Taters get gluey if you over-beat them - that’s why a ricer makes the best mashers.

[@cameronnixon8186]

My mashed tip. Grab those frozen hash browns. Toast them, salt, then finely dice into your mashed. Gives these nice little crunchy salty super potatoey flavoured bits with each bite.

[@zach_iiii]

@@cameronnixon8186 oh my god wait this actually sounds good I'm gonna try this tomorrow for breakfast 🤤🤤🤤

[@Rhiawiz]

yes please! lumpy, tasteless, runny, i've had to ensure all of those - mine are pretty good but i want to make them even better!

[@ralphwiggum3134]

I predict the best mashed potatoes will be: 1. golden yukon potatoes 2. bake the potatoes first 3. sour cream & whole milk 4. salted butter

[@shussshbug]

I love the stark differences in the groups here. Nicole and Vi are calmly talking to each other about how well they get along and talking about the food. Trevor and Josh, literally just screaming.

[@GuyNamedSean]

Josh is like an adult golden retriever, absolutely batshit but comfortable in his never ending bouncy-ball energy. Trevor is his pup, desperately trying to keep up but also not sure if anything Josh does is actually a good idea.

[@eleanorthiessen8519]

It's called misogyny. Happens a lot on this show sadly. this the episode was tame compared to some the earlier ones

[@sunnysilica]

@@eleanorthiessen8519 i'm sorry?? i don't see how this is misogynistic. it kinda seems like it's just their personalities.

[@gussybobbler3676]

@@eleanorthiessen8519 needs to be more of it. I agree with you

[@gussybobbler3676]

@@eleanorthiessen8519 I’m glad you’re calling for more misogyny. I agree

[@joshuagies4900]

The intro is so good. It's like putting on a comfy blanket with a bowl of popcorn on Thursday night in front of the TV set downstairs that only gets 8 channels. ♥️

[@Lady_HacknSlash]

I love how quickly Josh dropped the schtick when he was worried Trevor would pass out. The genuine concern in his voice is the most wholesome thing I've seen this week ☺️

[@tylorban]

True, kinda strange vib between Trevor and josh though I felt. Hope they work it out well/are fine

[@lindafalls3840]

Time stamp?

[@momomo21girl]

@@lindafalls3840 8:48 if you didn't find it already hun 😸

[@IntrepidRacer13]

I can't believe they didn't test baked versus cooked on the stovetop! That seems like myth #1 to bust as far as I'm concerned. I always do mine on the stovetop and have wondered if baking made that much of a difference.

[@mirandacoulter888]

I’m a creamy mac fan so stovetop is my favorite. I don’t mind when it’s topped with extra cheese and baked but I still prefer the creamy middle over the crunchy edges. And you can scrape any breadcrumb or corn flake toppings right off the plate. But I am wondering why they didn’t have stovetop vs baked vs topping as their final comparison.

[@IntrepidRacer13]

@@mirandacoulter888 I think it should have been the first test to be honest. The cooking method sets the baseline for everything else, and they even said at one point had they done stovetop they think the other way would have been better. It's probably the bigger question of everything they tested and if they want watch time it makes sense, but scientifically the one that has the biggest impact on the results should be tested first. I also think the cheese type myth was kind of dumb. Like yeah, different cheeses are going to have an impact, but get creative with it. Three variations of your standard yellow cheddar? Come on, that's not interesting. I want to know if a 5 cheese Mac is actually better than a single cheese, or what if you have really fancy cheese? The last Mac I made had an aged 24 month cheddar, a smoked Gouda, and three other cheese, and it was damn good. But would it have been just as good with a single block of regular cheddar? Who knows, and now we'll never know.

[@GarthKlaus]

It's absolutely night and day. Stovetop is a quick and easy, but lesser substitute for when you don't have the time, energy, or knowledge to do it correctly.

[@37thraven]

@IntrepidRacer13 Baked mac is my favourite, specifically to mix breadcrumbs and parmesan on top. You and I go the same route for fancy cheeses too, but I'm pretty sure Josh stays away, for crowd-pleasing purposes. ​@@GarthKlaus _"Lesser substitute"_ 😂 Hard take. Love it

[@Birdbike719]

Stovetop. Every time!

[@LucasAndrowick]

I'd legitimately love to see a Caesar Salad episode. You guys could easily get into the anchovies.

[@maneater901]

Fun fact the Ceaser salad was created by Ceasar Cardini, his recipe did not have anchovies in it, however his brother Alex Cardini made a salad called the aviator which did have anchovies in it

[@Benni777]

Same!!🙏🏼

[@shellh929]

Oooh will we get to see one of the culinary school grads coddle some eggs?

[@catpalmer2093]

Anchovies: dry salted v tinned in oil v boquerones. (I'll eat them all as I haven't yet met an anchovy I don't like!)

[@catpalmer2093]

I think there are anchovies in the dressing of an original Caesar. I could well be imagining that, though.

[@legendavey5930]

nicole is the coolest, and you know its true because she even says so herself and asks the audience to confirm as such in the comments like only a truly cool person would do

[@Rhiawiz]

i agree - cool. no doubt.

[@StarkMaximum]

Nicole is so cool in a way that I find relatable!

[@karielaine]

Yes, Nicole rocks. I feel like she's my friend even though we don't actually know each other. The whole Myth Munchers crew is great though and I think they have good chemistry together - they act like they actually enjoy their jobs and being around each other.

[@brittbrat1988]

nicole is such a babe love that smile and those eyes. the humor tho? meh a lot of dad jokes and weird pauses for non existent laughter.

[@jaredmarr5731]

She is quite a fool, haha

[@adamdubin1276]

That Intro montage was way too wholesome for this channel... completely off the wall which is what I've expect and definitely worth a good chuckle, kudos guys!

[@chelseahorchy8717]

I love these but I really wish they posted the recipes of the final winner when they were done. I wanna know how to make the best mac and cheese now!

[@mysuperlamename]

I literally came back to this video looking for a recipe :(

[@msuboy34]

Go to 15:38 and start there. That atleast has the sauce portion that wins.

[@ttaylor3294]

they did mention how Nicole’s Mac & cheese recipe from the thanksgiving episode is one of the best ways to make it (4:25)

[@inanyuniversekc]

elbow pasta, package instructions (like 11 minutes), use evaporated milk and 1/2 American and 1/2 freshly shredded cheddar

[@inanyuniversekc]

24:50 has the board with the final results on it

[@LeeroyGgJenkins]

Fun fact for all my lactose intolerant friends out there: Costco's webber's lactaid end's up being about 3times cheaper than lactaid's. There's 120 per bottle and they have over twice as much lactaze enzymes than the lactaid's extra strength per pill. Lactaid's 3500 units VS webber's 9000.

[@mrpotat680]

Thank you; i also found the large bottle variant with 280 Capsules for $36

[@LeeroyGgJenkins]

@@mrpotat680 Also at costco? :0

[@mrpotat680]

@@LeeroyGgJenkins Yep, I just ordered some

[@sweetbee2310]

ordering asap 😭

[@juliaeberly4267]

I get mine from Walmart. 120 for $10. I don’t have a Costco membership but the store brand is cheaper always

[@Graceclaw]

Very surprised they didn't do a breadcrumb comparison (none, Corn Flakes, Boxed, for instance). It's quintessentially Baked M&C.

[@PiousMoltar]

The only time I've had breadcrumbs on mac & cheese was when it was a pre-made microwave ready meal! I just see it as an attempt to seem more fancy than it really is.

[@tygibson4403]

@@PiousMoltar it's more like a texture additive like a crunch

[@korndud]

@@PiousMoltar sounds like you haven't had good mac and cheese then lol it's nice to add some different texture. food is always better if it has a crunchy element. it is known.

[@ambozz3726]

@@korndud h e t e r o g e n e i t y

[@jkhoover]

They would have had to do Breadcrumbs vs No Breadcrumbs first, and they only do four questions in an episode.

[@derekdash4995]

Nicole has impeccable mom energy, which I think is very cool of her. Did anyone else get sad when Josh was alone for the outro?

[@pierremaiden]

Gosh , i love episodes when the whole crew is there . i hope Emily will be back this year!

[@corneliaschmit]

Dear editors: Thank you for stopping the music when Trevor and Josh were hyperventilating on their macaroni to cool it. It was comedic gold.

[@andrewpechota7393]

I’ve been ridiculed by my sister my entire life for eating mac and cheese with a spoon and at last, I’ve finally found someone else who does the same

[@bcaye]

What is wrong with your sister? Why does she even think about something like that? I use either, whatever is clean, lol.

[@MissySimpleM]

I like runny mac and cheese and there's no other way to go than spoon

[@mmmuck]

Time to kick that bish in the teets

[@therealCamoron]

I have always used a spoon

[@fire083]

I've always used a spoon.

[@FloatingSailor]

i hope they keep the sitcom opening because it's perfect for the show

[@lizryan7451]

I love the Myth Munchers episodes so much! It's so much fun seeing everyone play off each other, and it's really interesting to hear what combinations make for the best dish, especially when the results are unexpected

[@johnos_coins]

I can really get behind the whole Josh slowly losing his sanity whilst plotting how to target Gordon Ramsay storyline.

[@robertsissco2439]

slowly?

[@garethlore]

i could get behind an episode where Gordon Ramsay makes a cameo appearance just to call Josh a donut when he does something wrong or weird.

[@BevIsGuilty]

I want a Food Fears comeback with Gordon as a chef there’s gotta be SOMETHING he hates that Josh loves

[@Geauxtigers513]

Yall should post the recipes at the end of each video or in the description. Love watching these!!! Looks forward to the next!!

[@LarvaLamplight]

You lot should start a series called “Community Service” or something along those lines where you find a food crime and recreate it as accurately as possible, figure out where exactly it went wrong and recreate it again but in a much more delicious way. You had that snickle war once and that was really fun to watch and we all loved Food Fears.

[@BM-gp8zn]

dude you are the origin of smosh's series culinary crimes. They stole your idea >:o

[@LarvaLamplight]

@@BM-gp8zn where are my royalties at Smosh

[@DizzyedUpGirl]

That sitcom intro was **chef's kiss**, especially the flour toss from Trevor

[@deprofundis3293]

So many more possibilities for this series! Like, for example, pesto...there is SO much debate about the importance of the order and heating and when to puree with what ingredients present and whether you can freeze with the parm or even garlic already in it, etc. So many variables. I'd love for you to test it out!

[@deprofundis3293]

And if you want more suggestions from us, just let us know! So many options!! Love this series!

[@DingoFlexa]

The way Nicole was talking to Vee was so sweet. Two mythical queens

[@bonnie1303]

I feel like Nicole is one of those people who never hesitates to give a compliment or be verbally grateful

[@KurumiXIII]

I love watching the general process that happens to people who spend too much time around Josh. Like, I feel like just being in close proximity means he starts to slowly infect you with the personality trait of being unhinged. Loving it tbh.

[@Drmobius]

Ong, everytime I see Trevor I smile and know it's gonna be a banger episode. Pay this man more please, he is a gem.

[@ajunicee]

this is my favorite series and i’m so glad they’re releasing more of them! it’s just so fun to see the whole crew

[@stefan514]

How about one person cooking everything and the crew tastes the versions without knowing what versions they are testing?

[@Graceclaw]

That would be a little too scientific for this here crew

[@spartanseraph]

Get outta here with your new fangled "scientific method". Out here in these parts, we look things up in our gut.

[@kmackblack]

I would like this idea to happen. I think sometimes they are definitely influenced by what they think “should be right”

[@jkhoover]

So, you want to completely revamp the show, eliminate 3 of the people from the show, and just watch one person cook for 20 mins?

[@itobayu]

oh god gotta love that opening footage it has this very nostalgic feeling

[@37thraven]

17:31 Josh & Trevor doing the mirroring hands looked like a pair of cats squaring off for a showdown. Or two praying mantises sizing each other up. Or that weird thing Manson did to hypnotise people. Man I would've loved a POV of Josh's face when Trevor tapped out 😂

[@subiow3965]

i love when they switch scenes and the atmosphere or feeling of the video almost changes and how the boys are so chaotic together haha. never a boring watch

[@InMintCondition13]

That INTRO!!!!

[@Arauge1981]

I've love to see you guys do one of these where you actually try every permutation to find the ultimate combination. It would make something like 48 different mac and cheeses though lol pretty tough to really judge with that number.

[@caitlinthompson6922]

When Josh said "if this tastes as good in my mouth as it does in my eyeballs" it made me think of that time in the BA test kitchen when Claire asked Brad how something tasted and he said "visually" 😂

[@bonnie1303]

Ha! The way Brad’s golden retriever thought process and communication style could trigger her simmering rage under Midwest nice was amazing

[@sblomsterberg]

Made this tonight. Added shredded buffalo chicken to the casserole dish. This is one of if not the best Mac and cheese recipes we have ever made. Did a mix of off the block cheddar cut with American and topped with Gruyère. Super 🔥. The evaporated milk really makes this dish :)! Keep up the great work ya’ll!

[@the_beans_man1524]

Trevor and Josh doing the fusion dance and yelling is something I didnt know I needed.

[@badjokecoke]

Imagine if Josh and Trevor actually did fuse together. Imagine the chaos they would create

[@pookeywan]

I don't know; I think it might cause the universe to implode! 😆

[@patty8082]

the primal noises you two make when you test each variety of mac n cheese really provides a deep and meaningful commentary on the human condition

[@izvnvgi]

The Josh Trevor fusion dance pose was great 😂😂 but question is: Jovor or Trosh

[@FaultAndDakranon]

Jovor Trosh.

[@13thMaiden]

Trosh cause Trash, of which Josh is king of, as he tries to convince the raccoons that he is.

[@izvnvgi]

@@13thMaiden Trosh vs Racoon is my favorite fight in Mythical Kitchen Z

[@13thMaiden]

@@izvnvgi NEXT TIME ON MYTHICAL KITCHEN Z!!!

[@JeanieBlakely]

Trosh for sure

[@getsetready]

Trevor's frantic giggling while trying to say what Josh is was precious

[@Trip7Jay]

It’s funny that we’ve established that Nicole makes the best eggs and in the intro she’s making eggs 😂😂😂

[@rxcrcfllptrs]

PLEASE keep the tv sitcom intro I am BEGGING on my KNEES

[@celinepersonman6448]

I SECOND THIS CORRECT OPINION

[@hxcnoel]

The only time I had evaporated milk, I got the sickest I've ever been before. I thought I was only mildly lactose intolerant, but boy was I wrong. I used it in a soup, and ate it for a whole week, because I thought I was sick from food poisoning, but I had just consumed way too much dairy. It was miserable.

[@jamiepretty35]

josh cracking up trevor was class because it was natural!!!

[@CagedWookiee]

And the fusion bit omg you just made me a huge fan by combining my favorite things. Food, DBZ, Mythical shenanigans

[@SharpCards]

PLEASE put the measurements in the description. I love this series and I’m currently trying to make this and I’m worried I’m going to mess up the sauce

[@jennalovelace1582]

Agreed!! I don't mind rewatching over and over buuuut having the recipe in the description would be 👌🏻

[@Tomcup]

Yeah would like an actual recipe for the Mac and cheese!

[@SharpCards]

@@jennalovelace1582 I don’t mind rewatching but a lot of the stuff they add they don’t say how much they used so I just had to guess. From my inaccurate measurements it turned out pretty good still.

[@kslav492]

Ok, so I am not the only one

[@Tomcup]

Someone posted it in a reply on Twitter (I made it and it was delicious) Ingredients * 1/4 cup butter * 1/4 cup AP flour * 1 can evaporated milk * 1 ½ cup milk 1 cup cream * ½ teaspoon mustard powder * ½ teaspoon cayenne * ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder * 1 teaspoon onion powder * 3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic * ½ teaspoon black pepper * ½ teaspoon salt * 1 ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese * ½ cup processed american cheese product, cubed * 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese * 3/4 cup gruyere cheese * 3 cups medium macaroni, cooked and drained 1) Add butter and AP flour to a large pan. 2) Add in the evaporated milk, followed by the milk and cream. 3) Toss in your spices. 4) Add half of the cheese to the sauce. 5) Pour in the macaroni. Mix well. Top with cheddar. 6) Oil a casserole dish. Pour in the mac mixture. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes.

[@FruitSlice]

Can we talk about how crazy wide Trevor can open his mouth? Mans out here lookin like a cartoon.

[@deviltiger21]

Nicole is the epitome of cool. Love you guys!

[@kitctrl]

Ngl I'd love to see either a stoned or drunk munchies episode with the whole crew. Maybe myths about hangover cures or stuff that sobers you up.

[@crichards037]

Omg at 8:03 (ish) when Trevor says, "Put them in LOOSE?!" I laughed so hard, solely because of the following conversation... probably 6 months ago my sister and I made ham and bean soup to bring to our dad...my sister was just going to put the whole soup pot in the car with just the lid on it....as we were in a rush, I panicked, trying to convey that it'd be a better idea to just put it all into a big tupperware container...but for some reason, all that came out of my mouth was, "You can't just bring LOOSE SOUP in the car!!?" We both laughed hysterically and "loose soup" has since become a family joke. 😂

[@KyoukixOokami]

I like how Trevor’s face seems to have a bit of disbelief or confusion after Josh compliments his podcast without lacing his praise with humor or weirdness.

[@maneater901]

Nicole gives off such a comforting maternal vibe and i love it

[@Mykandera]

Every time I've seen people use evaporated milk it wasn't a direct substitute where you make a roux, instead you cook the noodles in a shallow pan with just enough water and then dump the evaporated milk directly on the noodles after the water has cooked down, using the milk and starch from the noodles as the thickener.

[@nataliajimenez1870]

People use evaporated milk in cheese sauces like queso dips because it slows the sauce from becoming coagulated (it stays creamier longer)

[@WesVirginia_official]

Can't believe dried cheese powder was not in the mix as a cheese contender

[@leahkuper2432]

Part 2 with cooking noodles in water vs milk, baking vs stove top only, using a bechamel vs no thickening, etc

[@SaltExarch]

When Josh and Trevor started talking in unison it reminded me of a bit I used to do with one of my friends where we would do the fusion dance and then pretend to be fused by talking in unison and I'm really glad at the end of the segment that came full circle.

[@xanatax1844]

I had Mac & Cheese for dinner, let’s find out what I did wrong! 👏💜

[@josepep]

What did you do wrong?

[@poorogue]

The rue for the cheese is cool and all, but have you tried sodium citrate? You can REALLY go cheese forward with the sodium citrate. Makes sure them cheese proteins don't get grainy under heat! Makes amazing cheese sauces for everything cheese sauce - Mac and cheese, queso, etc etc etc. DO IT!

[@jesseprins4744]

That's what the American cheese was for. Sodium citrate is an emulsifier that they add to processed cheeses to stabilize them.

[@JeremyGabbard]

Definitely! I've made it exclusively that way for the last 7-8 years. Now I'm curious to try it with evaporated milk, though...

[@kristenfrosch]

Never even considered evaporated milk for mac and cheese, what a great idea! I've always done my Mac & Cheese: Whole Milk Rue > Mustard Powder > 3/4ths Cheddar > 1/4 Pecorino Usually don't bake it though, because I love it creamy from the pot.

[@storageanddisposal]

Their love of processed cheese is truly astounding.

[@Juice-ig3jz]

Yeah I feel like an alien because I have hated it since I was a kid lol.

[@future.mortician]

The ‘80s-‘90s sitcom intro gives me LIFE!!!

[@FerlinDev]

What I do is cook my pasta in milk, so then I get Evaporated milk using regular milk, since it evaporates while cooking, and gets thickened with starch from pasta, then just add cheese and you good

[@secretforreddit]

Oh my gosh, that's a genius idea!

[@goldilox369]

I ran out of milk the other day, used evaporated milk instead. It's a short cut. But it did make it creamier, easier than boiling in milk.

[@deprofundis3293]

Wait, it doesn't curdle??

[@gitawulfren]

6.5 minutes in and josh/Trevor's chaos energy is nuts 🤣🤣

[@Snooopid]

y'all should do one for potato salad too. Also I don't usually make a sauce but I've been considering doing so just to elevate my macaroni a bit more. I do know that some people make their noods in a broth (I would use veggie cause I don't eat meat) and it turns out really flavorful.

[@beardedbehr4105]

Josh, I love you, my dude, and the rest of the cast even more. I love the Mythmunchers series and the info y’all put out. HOWEVER… I make a far superior Mac’n cheese and I formally slap you with the gauntlet and have thrown it down. Mac ‘n cheese cook off. Let’s go!

[@kaosvalentine]

I’m going on hour 300 of binging this show. This show is basically how to basics….but actually edible

[@nicd10541]

thought josh was gonna come out of the trash for a sec there

[@marcusdegabriel9144]

If I hadn't watched the episode yet and someone told me he DID jump out of a trash can, I would 100% believe them. it seems like something he'd do.

[@leighmatthews5663]

I thought they were implying Josh was the trash can at first - because he just consumes everything.

[@rtsradiorollthatshitradio5354]

Can I TAKE A MOMENT!!! to say V is absolutely gorgeous!!! V keep making these causal fits look like a goddess walking thru the garden of Edin.

[@Oliver-hh6hy]

*Eden

[@mr.pastaman]

My aunt actually uses chicken stock, pressure cooker, of course elbow, I believe a little bit of whole milk and surprisingly like 4 or 5 different cheeses and its the best damn mac I've ever had.

[@johannam9163]

Man what an intro. I knew I liked it from the moment Josh started leaning in for a kiss, but then to be hit with the sitcom intro is perfection overload.

[@brandoncook1465]

Josh and Trevor doing the fusion stance is priceless

[@SVPortfolio]

At april fools day, Josh should make a home made egg.

[@narutoqweavatar]

Man, I feel like I have been making mac and cheese wrong my whole life. I just follow the box, and then add a little spices and sometimes tuna. I have never thought/heard of baking your mac and cheese.

[@TheViper4Life]

Baked Mac & Cheese is great....but I don't care what anyone says, boxed Mac & Cheese is delicious. I too add stuff to it, salt, cayenne pepper, usually a meat of some kind...ground beef is my favorite. Canned Tuna is great too.

[@user-lc5pr3yb8b]

Them blowing on every bite before eating it is definitely my favorite part.

[@13thMaiden]

Sounding like hassling dogs 🤣

[@rikkuna7518]

Love the bit when Josh and Trevor sound like they're whispering in Black Speech at the hot mac like it's the friggin One Ring xD

[@sar_bear1306]

My boyfriend doesn't like mac and cheese. He says it has a certain flavor that he doesn't like. He also didn't like cheesecake, while I loved it! But one time I made a cheesecake, he loved it. So now he likes cheesecake and eats it with me. Since I made him like cheesecake, I am DETERMINED to make him like mac and cheese!!! >:D

[@VioletCobraEtc]

Welcome to the beauty of Evaporated Milk! Wait til you try it in oatmeal with brown sugar and cinnamon.

[@goldilox369]

Oh snap! I'm totally going to try that now.

[@UnreasonablyNiceEE]

I like the shell pasta mostly b/c I usually add peas or sauteed veggies to my mac & cheese and it's fun to get the peas in the shells. Also we're a fan of goat cheese and cheddar in our house. Now I'm craving the mac & cheese!

[@merriemisfit8406]

I've always loved the small shells, ever since I was very young, and my cheese combination is sharp Cheddar + Swiss + Gouda. And -- get ready -- when I have some on hand, the dreaded Limburger makes a wonderful addition. Plus, I use half-and-half, not milk. (P.S. Don't listen to those folks on Food Network. Gouda is not pronounced "goooo-duh"; we Dutch speakers know it is "khow-duh".)

[@SuggaGiiirl]

Pleaaase keep the new intro, it's brilliant! Would have appreciated Josh popping out of the bin though

[@zenmoonmaster]

Part of me kind of wishes they would do one that was more a Wonder years theme

[@13thMaiden]

With a raccoon skittering by

[@Teakip]

This whole group screams family at a big dinner. Nicole: loving yet stern mother with equal parts love and sweat going into the food Vi: cousin that comes around only on holidays but could easily move in and no one would notice the difference Trevor: son that should be dead with the madness they get into yet somehow evades consequences every time Josh: estranged uncle that comes just for the free booze and to tell war stories of a war he was never even in

[@lookinglassgrrl3811]

"Josh and Trevor" is the improv duo I never knew I needed!! 😂

[@davidbierbaum4881]

You know what they say: "You don't have to be cool, as long as you're hot." 😉 Alas, I always just make the packaged stuff, and dump in a bunch of Parmesan-Romano cheese in addition to the spicy dusting. always remember, if you have a gut feeling... take your Lact-aid...

[@coolbrotherf127]

As a Mac and cheese fan, there is too much sad Mac out there that's just poorly cooked noodles and watery cheese sauce. I'm always disappointed by that sad stuff, especially when a restaurant changes a premium for it.

[@DoGuov]

I've noticed that Trevor is a completely different person when he's paired up with Josh during one the segments lol. He's trying a bit too hard to match Josh's energy. But it's totally different if he's paired with Nicole or Vi.

[@ThisIsMattyTrying]

I don’t think he’s trying too hard I think he’s just matching the energy of the other person which makes him a very dynamic member of the team.

[@DoGuov]

@@ThisIsMattyTrying Okay I'll take back about trying too hard. But it is really like night and day when Trevor is with different mythical kitchen members.

[@shirakikuu]

i find him annoying and obnoxious. so there's that.

[@37thraven]

@@DoGuov Trevor is Josh's son, and it's official, because they've joked about it, making it canon. Because clearly they're not people, they're cartoon characters, here for our entertainment! /s 😂

[@Scrofar]

I honestly didn't think I'd be learning different techniques on how to cook basic food, but here we are!

[@BigMac527]

Okay, that is some severely undercooked pasta lol I've never heard of cutting the time nearly in half. For me, if it's about 11-12 minutes on the box, I'll cook the pasta 9ish minutes, toss with the cheese sauce, and bake

[@pammasheppard1338]

I do the same. Some boxes of pasta have instructions very simular right on the box.

[@samtremblaybelzile]

That's not severely undercooked, that's actual al dente. My pasta packages say 12 minutes. I cook them 5-6 and they're al dente, which is just past the point when the center is no longer crunchy. Americans overcook pasta. Edit to add: 5-6 minutes on 12 min. pasta is al dente for non-baked pasta recipes. If you bake you probably have to go less.

[@JohnAndJohner]

@@samtremblaybelzile Cultural cooking preferences are always interesting. Products in Scandinavia always have Danish, Swedish and Norwegian instructions and they will very often be different. My memory could be wrong, but I think the Swedes generally overcook things.

[@samtremblaybelzile]

@@JohnAndJohner I'm sure that plays into it. I used to reduce the cooking time by a few minutes from what the box said in Canada, but since I moved to the US, I've had to halve it. Barilla pasta seems to be made differently in the US also. I bought a few packs of it soon after moving and I was disappointed because I wasn't able to get it to keep any firmness.

[@RexGanymede]

what a great episode! you guys are such scamps you're inspiring me to try my own hand at mac'n'cheese (i never have before.. ..it can't be _that_ hard.. ..right?) i still might opt for rotini, at least for this go around - i like its mouth feel a lot

[@talon20rs]

I just made this trying to guess the amounts and it turned out pretty damn tasty. Thanks for the tips post the recipe please

[@DarlingDevil4691]

It’s adorable how giggly Trevor is 🤣❤️

[@Raepok251]

I love hearing the crew constantly giggle behind the scenes.

[@morrisahj]

I'm a sucker for using Cavatappi in my mac and cheese as of late I must say lol However, I will be trying the evaporated milk to elevate them in the near future. I love this series ✨

[@iamtheAppenedKaito]

I'm surprised you didn't throw in an extra oven vs. Slow cooker. I've always made my homemade Mac and cheese in a crock pot. Those 6 hours really make the difference lol

[@codriver23]

Nicole should get more air time

[@DivljaKala]

Only because she so desperately wants it

[@codriver23]

@@DivljaKala no because she Deserves it I think she is awesome

[@lichtheimer]

So I'm recently watching these in no particular order and find that a raccoon army is something I also would want. Also this is the 2nd episode and the 90s sitcom intro was just *chef's kiss*.

[@bentefft1611]

They should make a final test in the conclusion where they tally all of the WORST options and compare it to a combo of all the best options for a comparison of best to worst.

[@jeffkleist9679]

The Josh credit needs to be “..as the beaver” to complete it, and it should change each time