Ranking Every Boxed Mac & Cheese | Ranked with Babish

[@riuphane]

Yes, but did you try mixing them all together?

[@TreyMcDonaldAnimator]

LOL I would have actually paid to see that.

[@LadyEllieFury]

Calm down, Safiya.

[@noahb2699]

They should've done that with all the leftovers

[@justmythoughts88]

I would actually pay for all the ingredients, maybe more, and I'm absolutely serious. I would love to see the chaos that it would create, and you and your team's reactions to the whole process of making it and eating it. Like maybe trying it as you mix things together, and then the penultimate taste once everything is together. I know you see this, Babish, I see the heart on the OP's post. 😝

[@dan-ch8kr]

Oh my gosh i want that LOL

[@PRODBYSMH]

kraft actually gives you less pasta when you buy the shaped pastas. that is why it requires less butter and tasted sharper

[@fusionwing4208]

frankly its butter amount is too little. like, yeah its going for "healthier" (by quantity), but not really? since these boxes are typically like 1-2 servings given their size

[@MarcusFigueras]

​@@fusionwing4208it's the red lobster biscuit problem where they can't tell you the actual correct amount or they'll look insane for making it that unhealthy

[@fusionwing4208]

@MarcusFigueras in most cases its not even necessarily unhealthy, its how much is actually eaten xD. Im a guy who'd devour loads of breadsticks from olive garden cause they are unlimited... but in reality like 2-3 those arent even unhealthy really.

[@justsherman4]

For real I used to get mad whenever I we got shapes for my younger brother cuz I knew I was getting less Mac and cheese.

[@GigaBoost]

​@@fusionwing4208butter is very healthy, don't buy into the hype.

[@LennyLeLenny]

that Patrick impression was pretty impressive ngl

[@AlejandroGRM]

Yeah I was surprised by it

[@PINKmyyFLOYD]

Just came here to say the same thing

[@SystemShock16]

I thought it was Patrick to be fair

[@danitho]

Naw 😅

[@elleskarbek51]

I was gonna say! If homedude ever gets sick on recording day for anything in the future involving Patrick Babish can def stand in.

[@tylermann9955]

In defense of the Daiya... my wife was diagnosed with a dairy allergy some years back and while it does taste awful, she nearly cried when I found this and made it for her because she thought she was doomed to a life without mac'n'cheese.

[@RiverDeVore-vu8yj]

It was my childhood. I didn't eat it when I was really little, but when I was about seven, we thought I was allergic to dairy (like several other members of my family). We later found out I was just lactose intolerant, but I've always held a fondness for Daiya. I really wish he had tried the white cheddar.

[@FableCountry]

not sure if your wife is allergic to goat milk but there is a brand called Funny Farms. They have gluten free and cow milk free macaroni and cheese which i've found to be delicious. they encourage using your favorite butter and milk (vegan butter, almond/soy/oat milk, etc). i've found it to be comparable to regular mac and cheese.

[@RiverDeVore-vu8yj]

@@FableCountry I need to look into that for my brother.

[@SnapshotOfASoul]

I also have a dairy allergy and it tasted so awful I swore off boxed stuff for over a year. I had to wait until Annie's was available at the import shop here in Canada.

[@natashah3687]

I just make a cashew cheese melty "cheddar" sauce with tapioca starch, mix it with pasta and bake it with panko breadcrumb topping and it's shockingly cheese like.

[@kamwallis3543]

In Canada it's common knowledge to just double the butter content and skip the milk altogether. Perfect.

[@pilotdog68]

I don't think even that could salvage it

[@temmy9]

We also eat it with Dijon ketchup

[@ishouldbedoinglaundrykrist3995]

@@temmy9 the fanciest 🤌

[@mizFahrenheit]

​@@temmy9Dijon... Ketchup?! What, praytell is this!

[@temmy9]

@@mizFahrenheit Its a reference to a song from the early 90's "if I had a million dollars" by a group called "barenaked ladies" In the song they mention they would still eat Kraft Dinner, but only with the very best Ketchups, like Dijon Ketchup.

[@wilted-daisy68]

i know it’s been said before but the tonal whiplash between babish’s calming, satisfying normal videos and his unhinged extras is so funny to me

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

Simon Whistler (who is also bald with a full beard and glasses, coincidentally) has a similar effect with his Brain Blaze channel compared to most of his other channels (he has a dozen or more different channels, for those who don't know).

[@twrob82]

Sorry, not a fan of his histrionics.

[@Mycorruptedmind]

@@twrob82good thing no one asked you

[@EthanDyTioco]

@@Mycorruptedmind he doesn't need permission to voice his thoughts

[@Mycorruptedmind]

@@EthanDyTioco and not every voice needs to be heard

[@TheMaidenlessOne]

Andy: "Ew what is that?" (spits it out) Also Andy: "I give it a 4" WHAT IS YOUR SCALE ?

[@MegPank]

Right?! His rating system is so weird. He seems to hate certain kinds, and I think he's going to give them a 1 or 2, but he still gives it a 4 or 5.

[@lalunabbq]

My thoughts exactly...

[@SFMeredith]

Seriously. “It tastes like the box it came in, it tastes like cardboard…that puts it in 2 territory.” Like, what does it take to get a 1??

[@tibb75]

​@@SFMeredith something truly offensive

[@thechair6519]

​@@SFMeredith probably something that kills you

[@OriginalMomo]

“We’re all gonna die…. This is gonna speed things up” 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@vicky121wicky3]

Lol

[@ChrisTrilling]

Holy cow, nice work grabbing something he said in the beginning of the video to get attention!

[@hudde814]

@@ChrisTrilling Holy cow, nice work figuring out what the purpose of comments are to get attention!

[@tsumichama]

This is on the polar opposite of those foods that claim to "decrease your risk of dying" (Those make me go, "I'm sorry but your risk of dying cannot be less than 100%. I know that's not what you mean, but that's what you're saying.") 😂

[@DustySiren]

@@hudde814purpose of comments is to comment about the video not just reiterate random sections of it as if we didn’t just watch it ourselves

[@Jessejrt1]

I really appreciate this series. I'm 62 and taking care of an elderly parent, the house, dogs, cooking. laundry, yard, etc. Generally I like to make everything from scratch, including pasta and bread. But, every once in a while when I just can't spend hours cooking everyday, I need a little help. Sure, I can still tell the difference but she thinks it's delicious as a side...so thanks for this series, I don't have time to try every brand and trust your opinion.

[@ghostvien]

just wanted to let you know that you have such strength for managing all of that at once, and i'm glad that videos like these are able to ease at least a little bit of the weight on your shoulders

[@VarangianGuard13]

I hope that little things like this can bring some levity into your days, have a magnificent time and I hope that you get to enjoy many delicious and fun things in your life.

[@Jessejrt1]

@@VarangianGuard13 thank you so much. I do well overall and appreciate your comment! I hope you are doing well as well!

[@carlsoc1]

During WWII in the US cheese (as well as meat) was rationed but mac&cheese wasn't, so you could give your family a "real meal" without using your ration points. My grandmother served it as dinner often. My mother had all kinds of happy childhood memories and I do to because I remember how happy she remembered it and had stories (and yes, I heard about WWII food rationing probably monthly, but she, my stepfather, and his mother, who lived with us had happy stories about rough times)

[@marchingham]

As a Canadian, I always assumed KD was exactly the same as Kraft Mac and cheese. My world is shook.

[@constancep7632]

I know right??

[@pyrotechnic96]

I'm American but I am also surprised and saddened for you guys :(

[@tracychallice1099]

wait he has it??? Almost skipped the video

[@LiqdPT]

I just assumed he wouldn't have it. I'm still mid-Kraft now...

[@marchingham]

@@pyrotechnic96 ha I mean, I love kd. It's what I grew up on. Will I hate Mac and cheese or feel cheated because we never got it?? Lol. I feel like I need to get my hands on some now.

[@Kerry__jo]

"Annie" of Annie's Mac and cheese invented the white cheddar powder that's on both Annie's white cheddar Mac and cheese AND smartfood.

[@BlueManIan]

🤯

[@KaitouKaiju]

Well I love smart food popcorn so I love her

[@B_Bodziak]

They should sell the cheese on it's own

[@HCroaks]

smartfood popcorn is so delicious

[@dakotareid1566]

As a Canadian, the trick is to half the butter and milk and it tastes wayyyyy better, I also recommend just the butter and a tiny amount of milk if needed to smooth it out to your desired consistency. 😊

[@Mystress1980]

See, where he went wrong was he followed the cooking directions on the box. NO ONE makes it like it says to on the box lol You get that soupy, horrible mess if you do. You measure the butter with your heart, and just enough milk to make it creamy, then stop. Never follow the KD directions. Never.

[@SunnyGoesIn1D]

That’s what I do too! No one told me too but it’s funny a lot of us have ended up going this route

[@bureku]

@@Mystress1980 skip the milk and give it some tang, use a dollop of sour cream instead!

[@lizzytpau]

@@Mystress1980 Exactly! You don't follow the directions but I understand why the instructions were followed: consistent results amongst the other brands. I'm sure the others can taste better by tweaking the instructions.

[@TheGoIsWin21]

My experience with box Mac and cheese has been that you ALWAYS adjust the recipe to get some more oomph out of it 😂. I always tweak my American blue box, when I make it

[@quentinpestner6206]

31:50 "But it is the first non cheddar deluxe" *camera slowly zooms in on a box that says white cheddar*

[@JonCapuchino]

you GOTTA try Pasta Roni’s White Cheddar shells, im sure you’ll love it based on your top two being white cheddar

[@LordSluggo]

I absolutely adored those as a kid in the 90's. Not sure if they changed the formula or if my palate changed but they're offensively bland compared to what they used to be

[@CestLaVieAZ]

The spiral one is the absolute GOAT of pasta ronis tho

[@alecwhatshisname5170]

@@CestLaVieAZshells are goated. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@jakeozzy4776]

His top 2 were parmesan

[@lnsflare1]

"Is this Binging with Babish?" "No, this is Patrick."

[@sydneyswafford4366]

Crakcer Barrel boxed mac and cheese is actually a different brand than the restaurant. They have no affiliation

[@fordhouse8b]

Clearly it is the same brand. Perhaps you meant it was made by a completely different corporation that has licensed the brand name? Kind of like how Sara Lee cake mixes are no longer made by Sara Lee, since they sold that division some years ago. Now Sara Lee only (or mainly?) produces meat products, like the Hillshire Farms, and Black Oak brands.

[@xcjacob]

@@fordhouse8b they actually are not A quick google search is all it takes

[@willswardstrom]

No, they're right. Completely different companies.

[@FredButters-vb8rd]

@@fordhouse8bcrackle barrel makes cheese and happens to share a name with the popular restaurant.

[@fordhouse8b]

@@FredButters-vb8rd I stand corrected. I always thought there was some kind of licensing deal.

[@TsunamiWombat]

I suspect the reason the Guinness was so sour was, if you look at the box, it's "made with cabot". Cabot is a brand out of Vermont that has some really sharp varieties. They probably doubled up on the citric acid to try and achieve the super sharp flavor.

[@PresidentBarackbar]

Not only that, he literally said that the Cabot one he ate right after tasted exactly the same in terms of sourness

[@codegavran]

Cabot white cheddar is my favorite cheese. Uh, nobody cares idk why I'm sharing.

[@gamingclips7232]

@@codegavran I care friend

[@ulogy]

For the Canadian KD: Skip the milk, use heavy cream or just double butter and no milk. Add a little garlic powder, pepper, etc. It's not meant to be fine dining at all, but it's a very decent quick base for so many budget meals for 1-2.

[@B_Bodziak]

Use a heaping tablespoon of sour cream instead of the milk.

[@wingracer1614]

The thing is, that also applies to all the other powdered varieties.

[@tired_jack7870]

Ever since i discovered your channel a little under 3 maybe 4 years ago. Its really changed my perspective on cooking. It's not just an art, its a way of life and how people make a living and honestly it makes me happy for every single time a teacher would ask what im watching id say "Binging with Babish, a great chef on KZbin." Thank you for all the effort all these years. ❤

[@justmythoughts88]

For someone who loves white cheddar and shells, how did you miss the Cabot Seriously Sharp Shells & Cheese???

[@mattallen3860]

As someone who had the Pepperjack Cabot before the Seriously Sharp I fully agree - they’re worlds apart

[@IzumisChild]

There were so many flavors they missed of Cabot in general! I know it's cliche but I've been loving the classic American Cabot lately.

[@bebespeaks7827]

I’ve had that one once. I think I bought it at Target. I gotta look for it again!

[@codegavran]

I too was offended. I actually did a bit of a box mac taste test of my own recently (read: I bought kinds I normally wouldn't to try them). Cheeto mac and cheese is wretched though he got that right. And its color is truly unholy. Kinda funny to think about it, we eat a solid amount of food coloring to define our "normal" but gone too far it really can be disturbing.

[@hrodga]

I never knew they made mac and cheese until today.. I've only ever seen their cheese.

[@toastynotes]

I love the combo of mac & cheese with black pepper. I know for judging purposes you gotta eat it by itself but I'd be wanting to add some so much.

[@lojcass]

adding some smoked paprika is amazing too

[@sarebear12]

White cheddar Mac and cheese with black pepper and drizzle of olive oil! *chefs kiss*

[@theragingrodent__]

Me personally I always mix my kraft with a ton of Sriracha, some diced red bell peppers and some raw broccoli (has to be raw, don't ask me why but that crunch is 100)

[@carolannemariam]

@@lojcassyes!! Smoked paprika is so under used I feel like. It’s so great in mac and cheese and also on garlic bread!

[@crys383]

Since I was a child I would make white shells, double the butter, add milk after powder and, once mixed, add Parmesan and pepper. It's my child's preferred version and it's pretty consistent.

[@estillings23]

If you re-contextualize Cheetos flamin' mac as a Western take on Buldak carbonara flavor instant ramen it works. Easy s-tier in my books

[@SinclairSound]

There is a nice plastic mouth feel and a strong chemical aftertaste.. just what my western taste buds desire!

[@slavicsandvich5967]

Buldak carbonara is goated

[@LordDragox412]

Does that mean "Buldak carbonara flavor instant ramen" is SS-tier in your books and spaghetti alla carbonara is SSS-tier?

[@BeingShari]

I took the packet and put it on popcorn once lol

[@Appaddict01]

The jalapeño version is far better.

[@jmsmith1767]

I am SO HAPPY you gave Spirals a higher score than original and shapes less than both. Spirals reign supreme. Also Velvetta shells are fantastic.

[@RyanStipe]

The real winner unfortunately was discontinued. Back To Nature used to make Mac & Cheese. It was amazing. I miss it.

[@dannyphinotelli2866]

all due respect Babby, some of these ratings were way too lenient. you couldn't even swallow the Banza but still gave it a 4, you described the Guinness as "as sour as a sour patch kid" but still gave it a 5. how are these bad mac&cheeses getting the same ratings as the ones that were inoffensive and just "fine"

[@sonofastudstudios4552]

IGN

[@beefboss4203]

he spat it out cuz he felt something gelatinous in it and it was a weird texture

[@laurens3857]

The Banza he retried. The part he spat out was some gelatinous chunk that he said the thought was a worm or something so he spat it out and retried it for a more accurate and fair rating.

[@amy-fe1pp]

But fricken Canadian KD got a 2 come ON

[@NitroLemons]

Yeah, the commentary saying X is terrible but then still letting it off the hook in the rating? Classic IGN syndrome. Still a fun video tho

[@SamSpacetrash]

I probably buy Annie’s every other week. Those white cheddar shells are just classic comfort food but now I gotta try the butter parm ones

[@000euMJ]

I think they are bland 🤷‍♀️

[@ARTofTY-TV]

​@@000euMJTry half milk half sour cream. It's a game changer.

[@SilvaDreams]

​@@000euMJ Same, last time I tried it the macaroni was alright but there was absolutely nothing in terms of cheese flavor to it.

[@sammol3239]

I tried it based on his rating and I thought it tasted bland, like buttered noodles. The red penne, orange shells, and purple shells box are still the best.

[@snhiggins1]

Shout out to HEB for having better products at better prices! They also treat they're employees very well!

[@DakotaofRaptors]

No store does more than my H.E.B.

[@jayjaycastelli9178]

As a Canadian, I literally make mine with just butter and it is so much better! Sometimes if I’m feeling exotic I’ll throw a little cream cheese in there and then it’s heavenly!

[@blaah9999]

I do sour cream 😂

[@mathildamurray2622]

I used Greek yogurt instead of milk and it’s brilliant

[@zenfrodo]

Annie's used to have a suggestion on their boxes for white cheddar mac to use plain yogurt instead of milk (they massively overestimate the amount of yogurt to use; we only use a couple tablespoons). I LOVE it that way.

[@countnecula3036]

I would love to see a recipe of yours elevating the original blue box mac. I’d love to see you experiment with different seasonings and sauces, and I think it would be a hit!

[@JonManProductions]

he's done that though already :| gotta go back into the archives bruhh before asking.

[@brennaw.3345]

Check out the episode he did for Once Upon A Time In Hollywood

[@breensprout]

sriracha sauce

[@vincentgeiszler3749]

He’s done that several times

[@jonahmarkowitz7714]

Babish my previous job was as a cheesemaker for Cabot! I made TONS of Cabot cheddar, that includes your beloved Pepper Jack! If you haven’t tried it, try Cabot Clothbound cheddar! It’s made at Cabot, but aged at the Cellars at Jasper Hill. A lot of work, but it’s a lovely cheddar!

[@BooTomatoTomato]

Thank you for your hard work 🫡 Cabot cheese is the best cheese😊

[@J4K4L0PE]

@@BooTomatoTomatoholy glaze

[@J4K4L0PE]

@@BooTomatoTomatod1 glazer right here

[@J4K4L0PE]

@@BooTomatoTomatohop off

[@BooTomatoTomato]

​@@J4K4L0PE🤏🏻

[@susanscott692]

I'm extraordinarily biased, but I grew up with and *adore* Velvete shells. It's salty and tangy and perfection. But I am biased, it's what I grew up with. I do not like the super thick texture of it though and usually ad some milk to make it more liquidy? But that is *also* how I grew up and never expect others to like it that way.

[@sydneyswafford4366]

Velveeta is the best. Have you tried the new skillet meals? Worth a try!

[@TheRingmaster500]

velveeta by far and away is so much better than kraft to me, by like miles.

[@silvy3047]

You like liquid plastic

[@SentualPeace]

@@silvy3047 I grew up on liquid plastic. So, yeah. 🤷‍♀

[@wiggibow]

Salty?? Gotta be the blandest boxed mac I've ever had lol

[@FrenchyMcToast]

"it tastes of cardboard and I would rather starve than eat it. 2." What does it take to get a 1!?

[@Schmendy]

Thank you so much for making this video. I’ve been compiling a list of every boxed Mac I could find in my area in preparation for something similar to this I’m doing next month, except I’m adding fast food/chain locations & microwaveable brands I’m trying to get everything. The boxed section is undeniably the largest section of my list and seeing almost everything on my list here was such a huge help. Super enjoyable video to watch through as well!

[@NinjaWaffle14The1st]

You never ended up doing it?

[@Adri_Unsung]

The jazzy O, Canada in the background of the Kraft Dinner intro was a masterful editing choice

[@AnnaZverina]

As a Texan, seeing him like HEB's mac and cheese makes me happy.

[@hrodga]

The HEB is one of the few things I liked about Killeen, back when I was stationed at whatever they're calling what used to be Ft. Hood. That, and the local restaurants.

[@spoogly]

@@hrodga Ft. Cavazos. I forgot they renamed it. He seems like exactly the kind of person who deserves it, though.

[@hrodga]

@@spoogly Given the feelings about the place that many people have after being stationed there, I can't tell if you're complimenting or insulting the man.

[@spoogly]

@@hrodga ha. I hadn't even thought about that. I meant he seems like he deserves to have a base named after him. But... Yeah, I've heard horror stories.

[@KikiCollene]

No store does more than your local H-E-B!😌

[@CharlieFoxtrot06]

As a transplant to Texas, I must say that I've been rather impressed with HEB. I've yet to be disappointed with their own brand products. Kudos to them, and a thank you to Babish for recognising the quality.

[@whilstdumping]

heads up: their own-brand hot pockets are way better than actual hot pockets

[@CharlieFoxtrot06]

@@whilstdumping hey, thanks! I'll definitely check them out.

[@Hearawr]

I agree, I’m obsessed with HEB

[@B.Krol.050]

​@@CharlieFoxtrot06soooo did u eat them already?

[@CharlieFoxtrot06]

@@B.Krol.050 I've not had their boxed mac and cheese, but I've had quite a few of their own brand products. I am impressed with the quality of them.

[@jessegrant8469]

Im gunna get a sign in cursive on my kitchen wall that says "Peace, Pasta, Parmesan" its like the improved live laugh love

[@connorseidel7197]

When Canada's KD came on screen, all I could hear was the South Park Canadians saying "Kraft Dinnah!" I don't know why but it just makes me giggle.

[@Havocme7]

I use a milk frother to mix my powder and milk before adding it to the buttered pasta. It removes the clumps and the added air gives the sauce a smoother texture when you are done mixing the pasta and sauce together.

[@Oroborus710]

Nice, that's pretty smart. I bet one could achieve a similar result with more time and effort with a whisk too, if they don't have a milk frother

[@Havocme7]

@Oroborus710 Most likely. We keep one out for various reasons, so reaching over to grab one to mix a packet isn't a chore, either. :)

[@tylersmith9868]

I bet you chop up grilled chicken to go on your instant ramen, too

[@ericahanson5463]

Mind blown

[@OwentheKingofDudes]

I'm glad I just bought a huge bulk box of Annie's Shells & White Cheddar the other day!

[@TeskeTheArse]

I'm sure someone has already mentioned this, but in Canada, the Kraft mac & cheese is literally just called "Kraft Dinner," hence the KD on the box.

[@KaitouKaiju]

Yeah it says Kraft dinner on the box

[@tiffanyderby5091]

SO happy to see HEB in your comparisons! It helps us Texans know where their items rank!

[@ComettheNightFury]

My sister and I love the Annie's white cheddar shells as well. We like making the sauce with greek yoghurt with a splash of milk instead and we add spinach or kale. It's amazing.

[@gabrielledickinson4530]

Ohhh that sounds tasty I might steal that! I usually make it even less healthy by adding bacon lol but I also add steamed broccoli and basil.

[@commandingsteel]

the Kraft shaped pasta is the best(whether paw patrol, frozen, black panther,ect), it turns out the most al dente, you just have to ignore the instructions and use half a stick of butter and normal milk

[@attabooii]

Yeah I think since the shapes are marketed towards kids, they "say" that it's healthier on the box. But really it's the recipe that's technically healthier only cause it used less butter and lowfat milk

[@carveylover]

I use half and half and so much butter. It is so creamy. So delicious.

[@hurgcat]

​@carveylover it changes the game

[@chublez]

So, if yer not doing what the box says, do you all know you can just straight up make Mac & cheese? Like pic a noodle and some cheese, heck if you like the Kraft powder you can buy it. All these tricks and whatnot, here's one for ya, throw in some real cheese, like a slice of Muenster or pepper jack or swiss.

[@penguin12902]

@@chublez you can't just melt most cheeses with pasta or it will break into an oily mess, or it will solidify into a lump if it cools too much. I have played around with several recipes making a roux or beschemel first but it always has that "grainy" texture and my wife can't stand it.

[@no6380]

30:32 such a pure, unexpected reaction.

[@greatsm2videl]

Yes, he turned into a sassy southern lady for a second. Lol

[@EmilyJelassi]

Definitely should've tried them altogether! I respect your decision for the Daiya mac and cheese, but as someone who's lactose and gluten-intolerant, it's honestly better than the other stuff that's out there. Homemade is the best form of mac and chees, of course. Annie's truly does have an incredibly huge line of mac and cheese, and I think their line of snacks is even bigger!

[@helenap3822]

Well, at least you tried *one* of the vegan Annie's (rather than only trying Daiya, which is usually the worst vegan cheese available). I think they have at least three dairy-free varieties, and I'm partial to the shells & sweet potato pumpkin kind. Admittedly, I don't just make it per box directions (as is necessary for experimental consistency!); I add herbs & spices, extra vegan cheese, use pasta water for the sauce...etc. Plus, a topping of "bacon" bits (TVP that's soaked up soy sauce, liquid smoke, and MSG, cooked until crisp) 😋

[@Sakura11101]

I haven't tried the daiya Macs but they've improved a lot on their cheese recipe!! Still not the best

[@richardfuhrmann7997]

The Annie's definitely brought me back to some really nice memories-I thought there was a white cheddar with herbs, though it may have been a mix we added to it- great simple food a time and a place with the people you love and care about. Thank you for your videos!

[@JParr92]

Binging with macish

[@SJ-xg3wq]

*Cheesing with macish

[@toe-knee-nose]

macing with cheesish

[@Brownie0906]

Mmm cheesy jokes

[@mikaylak17]

I got so excited when you pulled out the annie’s peace pasta and parmesan. I used to love that one as a kid even though I usually go for the classic shells & white cheddar. I forgot about it! so excited you liked it 😂

[@sasharanes1309]

HEB and San Antonio TX mention 🤩 Glad we showed up for y'all!

[@TheTemptress13]

I ❤ this series SO MUCH. Thanks guys!😊

[@Veroniquekky]

I feel strangely validated hearing his praise of the blue box shells. So much so I’m going to make some this minute ❤

[@Veroniquekky]

O I’m the lead scientist for the team behind the powder/sauce. That will make the above make more sense.

[@Veroniquekky]

lol jk but imagine thoughhh??

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I truly appreciate the amount of work it takes to put together an episode like this. Few will understand the monumental undertaking this series is for the team. Make sure you interact with this video by giving it a “Like” and leaving a comment so the algorithm rewards them for this absurd level of effort!

[@nickodevoe]

As a Canadian I was devastated with the KD score 😢😢😢 lol

[@zack9285]

They made it too soupy :( you gotta sub out half the milk for more butter. OR use no milk at all and just butter.

[@KGDJLX]

@@zack9285Agreed. Little milk, way more butter.

[@constancep7632]

I feel like my life is a lie 😅

[@RymDraco]

I was going to put a comment like this as a fellow Canadian.

[@MailletScott]

They followed the box instructions, which is kind of the point for videos like this, but yeah, to join the choir of my fellow maple backs, way too much milk.

[@Bryce_the_Woomy_Boi]

I honestly love these bonus videos, it's a nice change from the normal videos

[@FullForceGamer]

For me it was all about how you prepare the cheese sauce. I always liked to add butter to the pasta straight after draining most of the water, and then I would whisk the cheese powder while slowly adding milk to create an even emulsion, then I would add it to the pasta. Makes it more creamy and you don't get those clumps of powder.

[@dcap791]

As a Texan I was really hoping, but admittedly doubtful, that you’d try the HEB one. Very happy to see that you tried it and gave it a high rating. We joke that HEB brand stuff is the only generic that absolutely does not count as generic. Should’ve had their white cheddar shells one though, it’s excellent.

[@jedileader0174]

I have an idea for this series. Rank every jared Alfredo sauce?

[@codegavran]

In the meantime let's do a bad version of that in the comments! I think for me Classico is the way to go for quality + availability. Don't really care which flavor, they all work.

[@blunderbass851]

The name's Alfredo sauce. _Jared_ Alfredo sauce

[@KJackknife3]

I think this is a great idea!

[@spebtm8017]

I like the Roasted Garlic Ragu

[@alexanderbaker4083]

Wow how long did this genius idea take you to develop?

[@quadlazer]

BoxMac has been reviewing boxed mac and cheese on KZbin for almost 10 years, and they don’t claim to have reviewed every one. I think Babish can get a few more episodes out of this concept.

[@s.h.v.c2865]

U remember they mentioned Binging with Babish on BoxMac once, but I don't think they're really fans

[@Sniperboy5551]

He’s been doing a lot of these taste test videos lately and I love it. I also watch TheWolfePit and a couple others, but Babish has the best reactions.

[@thickmagic16]

I cannot stress enough how much I love this series. Thank you thank you for your reviews

[@wintendoguy]

I love this new series of videos! Can you do frozen/grocery ice creams?

[@kumquatgobbler]

"We're all gonna die, but this is going to speed things up tremendously" is an incredibly powerful line

[@TheKeller101]

As someone who grew up on the squeeze cheese blue box I don't understand the hate for it.

[@Leedy818]

Right, this video has me questioning my existence. Growing up and even still I don't like any of the powdered cheese ones. Velveeta was always a favorite.

[@GrandMoffJoseph]

@@Leedy818 Same. The one time my dad came home from the store with the powdered Kraft (because it was on sale), mom sent him back to get the Kraft Deluxe. Or even better still, the Velveeta branded ones. Either way, it was better than the powdered ones every time.

[@reachcole514]

Squeeze cheese tastes bad to people who didn't eat it as a child

[@Its_Rainy_]

IMO, white cheddar shells is the best genre of mac and cheese. My favorite is Pasta-Roni White Cheddar and Shells, which I believe to be a direct upgrade to the Annies version.

[@THE-X-Force]

I agree .. Pasta-Roni definitely is the best!

[@kierstyn700]

I agree

[@sammol3239]

Agreed!!

[@mizuko6132]

I love this man. He’s not a food snob.

[@lilaf8394]

AGREED WITH THE ANNIES BUTTER AND PARM!! UNDERRATED

[@palithepancake2873]

as a canadian I feel the need to point out (what everyone already knows I know but listen) I do not know anyone who makes KD exactly to the box instructions. You measure the butter and milk with your heart you add some extra cheese from a KD shaker maybe you add some sour cream or some cream cheese if u have some you must use the KD powder as a launchpad for greater things and most importantly, every time someone else makes KD it will taste wrong because they don't do it the same way.

[@cherie..cherry]

Annie’s and Velveeta are all I need

[@blissfuldj7627]

Velveeta is kraft

[@fusionwing4208]

@@blissfuldj7627 while that's true, I swear whatever they did to velveeta, for me, just makes it taste miles better than kraft

[@blissfuldj7627]

@@fusionwing4208 oh its way better

[@schmecklin377]

velveeta is elite

[@TheHolyMoly]

The Canadian KD has an intense cult following in Canada, and many of us are shocked you didn’t love it. I guess it is one of those things that you need to grow up with. It may also explain why no Canadians I know follow the directions on the box. Most not us have our own personal recipes. I add more butter and use whipping cream. Sometimes I add tuna, extra butter and a couple Kraft cheese slices. Topping it with graded parmesan and black pepper.🇨🇦

[@crystalh450]

Yeah, I got the impression that a lot of these rankings may have been based on nostalgia. I am sure if it were a Canadian doing the rankings, it would have likely been different.

[@gghabes4643]

real, I add extra milk/cream for mine, definitely makes it better

[@crystalh450]

@@gghabes4643 I add a little milk anytime I have leftovers and want to reheat it. It "almost" tastes like you just made it.

[@humvnerr0r844]

Never once met a person who knows the box recipe on KD

[@Emily-um7ft]

I'd love to see a ranking of various jarred red sauce you can get at the store!

[@fulltimebrian]

Rao's is S tier

[@THE-X-Force]

@@fulltimebrian It's also like 7 bucks a jar.

[@LunaBeanQueen]

purple boxed annies shell pasta is always my fav grew up with it and nothing can beat my nostalgia 💜💜💜💜

[@xXDagonaXx]

So most Canadians that I know (myself included) don't follow the directions for the cheese sauce. I put one and a half tablespoons of butter in first, under the noodles, then dump in your cheese powder, and only a tablespoon of milk into it and then mix it all together. It makes the sauce thicker and is a little more cheesy tasting.

[@DE_Jet]

I never followed the directions, I would always wing it, no batch was the same lol.

[@Bmanjones101]

My new favorite boxed mac and cheese is actually the kraft southern style. I like how the sauce doesn’t just congeal and disappear, it’s a much higher quality sauce and you don’t always need to have milk or butter on hand to make. Nothing beats my homemade roux style, but the kraft southern style hits the spot for me with some steak or chicken and some broccoli after a long day

[@SentualPeace]

I have never heard of this variety, but now I NEED to find it and try it! Especially with the claim that the sauce doesn't congeal. Thanks for the comment!

[@WIldMage1837]

I was SO excited to see you try HEB brand!!!!! I live by HEB branded items, would love to see them more where possible in the rating series!

[@jonlavigne3270]

I think the draw of the "deluxe" is that you don't have to add butter and milk. I actually like the Great Value Deluxe but I understand the chemical aftertaste. The secret is to make the macaroni with peppers and onions and kielbasa and two cups of water and a cup of milk and add the cheese sauce after the macaroni has absorbed most of the moisture. So use the pasta and the sauce to make something that isn't mac and cheese at all.

[@joebarra1010]

Banish needs to rank every hamburger helper

[@Greenisthecolour1971]

“Oh, I like that 😏” such a silly goose ahahaha

[@dolfinsbizou]

Being European and living in Canada, I've come to associate boxed mac and cheese (which I had heard of A LOT before moving to north america) with KD, so I am shocked to discover that Canada's neighbours have a different version of the stuff, and that you find it to be much better than KD. (Though I don't know how you managed to get it this soupy, never happened with me) Now I guess I have to find a USian version to taste it.

[@lizzytpau]

He followed the instructions. Never follow KD instructions or you get disappointment. The Cheetos ones DO deliver on point the flavour (if that's the taste you're going for)

[@linskeymichael]

Fantastic Patrick impression 👏🏼

[@smo202]

These are fun...glad you started making this format!!!

[@kittenwithpancake4374]

Honestly, the white cheddar kitties and bunnies annies is my favorite its just like the white cheddar but cute shapes that undercooking makes them really satisfyingly aldente for boxed mac and cheese

[@Ed-1749]

The secret of Kraft Mac and Cheese is that any idiot can change the recipe to be better fitting to what they want. The perfect experiment for the beginning chef

[@StillConfusing]

I always end up adding less milk and more butter than all the instructions call for a few of these seem wayyyy more runny than I remember, like the orange and white annies shells are basically the same

[@jessicapadron7886]

Same

[@Fafhrd42]

I think they were preparing them all per box instructions, and the Annie's instructions don't include milk and butter (iirc after the main instructions they put milk and butter as 'optional'). Epicurious made the same mistake when they did their 'all the mac and cheese' video.

[@silm4ril]

Yep, if you follow the box directions for Annie's, you are doing it wrong. Always sub butter for milk.

[@000euMJ]

I always undercook the pasta and then finish cooking it in the sauce untill it thickens. I even usually add more milk doing it that way, but it still turns out thick and delicious.

[@ErickC]

@@Fafhrd42 : that's not a mistake, deviating from the box instructions would make any comparisons pointless because you're now playing chef and injecting your own tastes and judgment into the outcome versus ranking the products as they were intended to be made. I'm sure the Deluxe boxes would taste great if they chucked the sauce and made their own, but then what's the point?

[@andrewbourn1513]

HEB showing up as always. I was prouder of that 7 than I should have been.

[@noelanorga2333]

Me too 😅

[@CIoneOutcast]

The KD slander hurts my Canadian heart

[@maplemeep]

Try 3 cheese

[@jenperry427]

i have to agree with him on the KD. I do like the Sharp one, but only with hot sauce and ground beef if I get ambitious enough.

[@sofus47]

KD needs Steph to win

[@Kolateak_]

The taste of modern KD hurts my Canadian heart

[@Catz1a]

The taste has changed around quite a bit to where you kinda have to make your own formula to get it how you personally like I feel

[@angelai4556]

I'm happy to hear that we have the exact same opinions on both velveeta and Annie's white cheddar shells. I can trust your opinion.

[@ChoppyThePig]

Best video on KZbin currently. Watched it over 3 times 💀

[@drachen6096]

"Promises decay and death" - Babish confirmed a herald of Nurgle

[@Galavantman]

Velveeta use to be my favorite, but now that I was having lactose problems, Daiya is now my favorite. Annie lactose free is 2nd place.

[@chloejones6240]

highly recommend the vegan Goodles!

[@nollypolly]

I know of no one who follows the directions on KD. Way too much milk. I also sometimes add little cubes of cheddar. I love it

[@MattyPraps1234]

Bit of extra shredded cheese and hot dogs cut up 🔥

[@runnerhigh]

@@MattyPraps1234never tried extra shredded cheese but absolutely yes to hot dogs. also if you have taco beef mix leftovers, with sour cream, cilantro and chipotle, it’s amazing

[@ImaBlack1969]

I make mac and cheese with whatever cheese I want to get out of my refrigerator. I simply wisk it into milk and butter, little pepper ( usually enough salt in the cheese), pour over penne. Wham!Bam! Thank you , Mamm. Awesome mac and cheese.

[@Khornecussion]

Muscle Mac gives me the same energy as Power Thirst.

[@stax6092]

I really hope you do all the pop-tarts.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Awesome! Please cookie dough next! 🍪🍪🍪🍪

[@KitCat898]

H‑E‑B got a 7, LETS GOOOOO

[@digichalk]

Ok, I watched one of these marathons and thought wow, that was a chore - and yet here I'm on my third try-it-all from Babish. Fav so for is gatorwine of course.

[@seansalata717]

Not to sound corny, but your videos help me get through some terrible anxiety and panic attacks often… so thank you