5 Steps To The Perfect Mac & Cheese

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[@Magmafrost13]

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

[@Manmade023]

🤣

[@SamusAranon]

this, exactly

[@011nsd]

I came to post this exact comment!

[@andresstadelmann7583]

I'm pretty sure most of these are legit

[@Mcrib05]

​@@andresstadelmann7583 whyd you comment twice

[@craSh-the-fox]

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

[@Ambatakum560]

You really think he's a human?

[@chumuheha]

Ah yes, unitless milk

[@Greenteabook]

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

[@AdamFloro]

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

[@craSh-the-fox]

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

[@Lurch-11]

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

[@Inuxxus]

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

[@T0NI_]

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

[@Scrofar]

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

[@tjus1950]

Was*

[@bustakxllabrown]

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

[@tjus1950]

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

[@bustakxllabrown]

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

[@yoda5436]

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

[@Itstoearly]

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

[@catherineb196]

Giving you more cheese for cheese!

[@mournwood]

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

[@exstacc1886]

im gonna short my cheese options on the walmart

[@lunaballuna]

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

[@jewelsbarbie]

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

[@thembill8246]

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

[@AdamFloro]

You can also get pure sodium citrate and use that.

[@jackwhitbread4583]

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

[@AdamFloro]

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

[@puppieslovies]

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

[@AdamFloro]

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

[@Fiery25123]

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

[@Waterpassion]

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

[@monroerobbins7551]

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

[@lunaballuna]

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

[@suran396]

These all make sense.

[@suran396]

​@@lunaballuna5 eggs!!!!! And also, I don't like to cut it.. it should ooze and flow.

[@Manmade023]

Each n everyday Josh is getting unpredictable

[@pixelchannelyt]

Lesssgo

[@AddiDaddysbaddieWithAPhatty]

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

[@anthonycochran6492]

One of my favorites is a teaspoon of dry mustard.

[@Simitachi]

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

[@crazycarl00]

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

[@georgiam4725]

I do a dash of nutmeg!

[@KaoticKwan]

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

[@Yagigoat27]

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

[@puppieslovies]

Well yeah it is just milk

[@CheapsKate77]

Same with the cheese and pasta.

[@retroreactiveaj7248]

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

[@CheapsKate77]

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

[@retroreactiveaj7248]

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

[@liltoothless332]

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

[@technoira5385]

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

[@user-nm9ht5ez6l]

Text book

[@hazzwazzer]

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

[@Inuxxus]

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

[@auntlynnie]

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

[@Simply__Simone134]

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

[@user-fg8bl2mg1k]

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

[@loatist]

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

[@micaelasparrow650]

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

[@loganfisher3138]

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

[@noahandreasen9221]

“More milk Per milk” My favorite line

[@Inuxxus]

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

[@jgj4430]

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

[@solovibes8959]

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

[@kwbaby4297]

That carnation evaporated milk is a game changer.

[@TheMars8718]

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

[@MangoMotors]

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

[@wallacechan-qi4un]

Instructions unclear: the pot of macaroni is now pure uranium

[@fun2building]

Wtf this was a real one

[@Simply__Simone134]

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

[@anthonycochran6492]

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

[@bad3032]

Dude made cheese soup😂

[@adriannejohnson4176]

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

[@dennarddancer1960]

What happens to hot cheese when it cools off?

[@shereebryant4280]

So soupy😂 they literally slurped it off the spoon 🤢

[@MoonBoi101]

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

[@odinsmith6249]

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

[@untoldanalytics1259]

“Slop??😊” lmao

[@pinkspiderkyo]

Loooove the behind the scene guests!!!

[@sherrymorris5564]

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

[@retro5533]

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

[@Eatingguy]

The mac & cheese looks really delicious 🤤❤

[@melissam2666]

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

[@Eric-469]

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

[@scarecrow9868]

I was looking for that then i read this 😢

[@essentialdeparture9999]

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

[@crazycarl00]

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

[@adriannejohnson4176]

U can…the 3 dots at the top right

[@autumnfeldpausch5539]

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

[@DarkWolf22K]

I can hear the whisk screaming against the pot

[@HMFan2010]

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

[@BakersTuts]

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

[@HellcatM6]

i need the recipe not just the secrets

[@ultimatebishoujo29]

Thanks for the tips

[@charliebecker2216]

Thx for all the tips !!

[@hopejoons]

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

[@morrisahj]

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

[@sarahpauken143]

Love the tips. 💟 I vote for R and L to do a every boxed mac taste test in the future on their main channel if their bodies can handle it comfortably. :-)

[@Mandapanda.]

Now this one he is NOT trolling us ❤

[@hywodena]

You can also skip the processed cheese and make your own sodium citrate with lemon juice and baking soda. Or if you're using processed cheese, use about 1 part processed cheese to 3 parts extra sharp cheddar (by weight) and that'll give you a silky smooth texture with a lovely taste

[@MindfulmavenMoments19]

This was the best 😂

[@teddy.yellowbuckets]

My mans look like logic a bit

[@MCshadr217]

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

[@jac1897]

That toss to start was so unathletic it's hilarious

[@shaunmcgee4156]

Great tips

[@blakea6968]

"Cheese Slop", I'm using that! 😂😂😂

[@yaadasshows]

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

[@desireelayne]

Thanks, appreciate the advice.

[@Eudevie]

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

[@LaurenJones-lh2df]

Ooh yum. Thanks Josh!

[@derrekgillespie413]

Woah. A sincere Mythical Kitchen short

[@louisapino60]

😂 love it!

[@Pool145]

That looked sooo good

[@christianolive769]

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

[@UnicornzRreal92]

I need this recipe!

[@vivienmartin225]

Finally someone who admits velveta is good!

[@MarcusRolling9]

Immediately subscribed

[@mateenfoster4595]

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

[@garrettchapman8170]

Absolutely on point

[@loveanddreambig]

I should not have watched this in the middle of the night…now I want this so badly and I can’t go out and get what I need to make this.

[@aliviamiller686]

Josh! Please send me some mac n cheese!!! Lol

[@user-vr5sr9yt1f]

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

[@invertexyz]

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

[@Certified_Chaos]

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

[@archiehebron8944]

You guys are DOPE!

[@owenwarner7911]

I like your haircut looks good 🤙

[@king_of_souls.]

We need recipe’s man RECIPE’s

[@sheluvs_taylor]

YES

[@wanderingchicken420]

I will say you can wash the coating off of most store-bought ground cheeses, It won't be perfect but it will melt a lot more even

[@severin99]

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

[@HannahIrene719]

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

[@maximusthefrenchbulldog392]

Boars head white American cheese is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@PurpleSheRa]

Yessss! Love me some BH Wht Amer 💜

[@eastcoastemt9392]

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

[@Waterpassion]

Josh, please share with us! 😂🤤🤤🤤 That's my favorite dish lol

[@ABH313]

This was a perfect Short.

[@lulajohns1883]

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

[@joshdoerr2270]

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

[@sherileenlambert2784]

Love. Love. 😊

[@k0p1n05]

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

[@neelamshekhawat5010]

This video came to my FYP right after I made Mac n cheese well Mabel next time

[@IzumisChild]

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

[@joshbrillhart2950]

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

[@Foltters]

Or by Kraft dinner😂

[@mikeysrose]

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

[@mslkki]

Him; “it’s perfect” Me: “ITS TOO GOD DAMN CHEESY, HOLD BACK IN THE CHEESE YOU DIDN’T NEED A POUND-“

[@leftysheppey]

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

[@crazyphase0921]

Sounded like corn hub.. i like that

[@thecrazything95]

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

[@KachPrettyLife]

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

[@GooberMcGee]

*smeck smeck smeck* “It’s good!”

[@britgaddis]

Hes not lying

[@Mandapanda.]

Don’t forget to add a little powdered mustard. It makes the cheese flavor POP! Please, try a teaspoon atleast to try it out. Promise you won’t be disappointed ❤