The Best Mac and Cheese You'll Ever Make (Restaurant-Quality) | Epicurious 101

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  • čas přidán 15. 05. 2024
  • Professional chef Lish Steiling helps you unlock the secret to making the restaurant-style macaroni and cheese you love at home. Learn the techniques necessary to raise your game with this comfort food classic to professional levels of gooey, cheesy goodness.
    Producer: Mel Ibarra
    Director: Gunsel Pehlivan
    Talent: Lish Steiling
    Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia
    Editor: Micah Phillips
    Sr. Culinary Director: Kelly Janke
    Culinary Producer: Denise Ginley
    Culinary Associate Producer: Leslie Raney
    Line Producer: Jen McGinity
    Associate Producer: Tim Colao
    Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
    Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
    Cam Op: Jeremy Harris
    Audio: Michael Guggino
    Production Assistant: Justine Ramirez
    Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
    Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
    Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
    Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
    Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin
    Graphics, Animation, VFX: Léa Kichler
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    0:00 Let’s Make Some Mac
    0:31 Chapter One - Béchamel
    4:04 Chapter Two - Pasta
    5:20 Chapter Three - Finishing
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  • @renata6002
    @renata6002 Před rokem +631

    Idk what is it about Lish's personality but I really like her approach and enthusiasm and I love when you guys do a video with her.

    • @shrimplythebest
      @shrimplythebest Před rokem +3

      I totally agree! So happy to see her featured in a video again 😊

    • @trevorwilliams3501
      @trevorwilliams3501 Před rokem +7

      I am the opposite. She is my least favorite chef. She seems very designed. A cultivated presentation/personality. She does not seem, for lack of a better word, authentic.

    • @gravity00x
      @gravity00x Před rokem +1

      🤢🤮 lol no

    • @V1ralB1ack
      @V1ralB1ack Před rokem +3

      she's fun and adorable 😊

    • @jbrown26501
      @jbrown26501 Před rokem +3

      I totally agree she is so sweet and like you’re learning from a good friend. I love how she makes me feel like I’m a pro!

  • @funkyspacecow
    @funkyspacecow Před rokem +303

    "Hello lover" as she spreads the crunchy topping and cheese on the dish made my day! I love the sheer joy Chef Lish is expressing throughout this video, hope to see more of her on the channel!

    • @alexashton6501
      @alexashton6501 Před rokem +15

      Find someone to date that talks to you when they see you the way Lish talks about putting breadcrumbs on mac n cheese

    • @hollowpoint45acp
      @hollowpoint45acp Před 6 měsíci +1

      The crunch ruins it

  • @xoxobrialee
    @xoxobrialee Před rokem +91

    “Thicken, sexy, and begging for cheese.” This will 100% be on my headstone, thanks Lish!

    • @Professor-Scientist
      @Professor-Scientist Před rokem +4

      As a Chinese woman scientist and author of book 'Women scientists in the Qing Dynasty'
      I would absolutely love this to be on my gravestone, it really encapsulates my life in one sweet sentence. I'm looking forward to dying now.

    • @johrathbun
      @johrathbun Před rokem

      I'm just begging for more Lish!

  • @samsonchan7496
    @samsonchan7496 Před rokem +287

    I love the chef's enthusiasm for the dish she's making, and really helps the dish looking amazingly delicious as well

    • @TheMrCC21
      @TheMrCC21 Před rokem +2

      She's done food styling for magazines and commercials. Look up the video where she breaks it all down. It's quite interesting.

    • @Professor-Scientist
      @Professor-Scientist Před rokem +3

      @@TheMrCC21 I have done a great deal of research on this woman and my findings suggest she is in fact quite interesting.

    • @rgwak
      @rgwak Před rokem +1

      She called the mac and cheese, "lover." 😍

  • @Owens777
    @Owens777 Před rokem +129

    Lish takes it from "made with love" to "makin love" with this dish. Ultimate food foreplay here 😆

  • @Ozzborn85
    @Ozzborn85 Před rokem +86

    Well, it's already all over the comments, but I'm gonna say it anyway - chef Lish is probably the single best addition to the channel! Her love for the ingredients and pure joy of cooking is so infectious. Really gives me the inspiration to be the best home cook I can be!

    • @JeffreytaylorICT
      @JeffreytaylorICT Před 10 měsíci +1

      I can't believe I just discovered her. Love her!

  • @jonathany9519
    @jonathany9519 Před rokem +18

    She’s fantastic !! I love how she points out how to know when something is done and how she knows the reason behind each element of the recipe. Love her personality !!

  • @artemislunanettybecker8641

    You can tell from the way she's so enthusiastic about the food and the way she describes the food and the ingredients, you can tell not only does she love what she does but she enjoys eating food. I loved her since the first video I saw with her! Bring more Chef Lish! (I want her to cook for me xD)

  • @MrsMiaWallace1314
    @MrsMiaWallace1314 Před 14 hodinami

    This is one of my favorite CZcams channels because the cooks they show always seem so upbeat and lighthearted yet passionate about food. I have yet to see the snobbishness we associate with chefs.

  • @todd3167
    @todd3167 Před rokem +27

    "This is not for the faint of heart..." I think it's for the people who love good food! The recipe is similar to one I use and it looks delicious. Lish looks like she's having a great time making this. More videos from her please!

  • @annsmith7207
    @annsmith7207 Před rokem +10

    More Lish videos, please! She is just terrific and explains everything very well!

  • @JAA87
    @JAA87 Před rokem +36

    Omg!! Chef, i worked for you at Giada at The Cromwell.. you are an incredible chef💐💐🥰🙏

  • @KeiFlox
    @KeiFlox Před rokem +6

    Yet another fan of Lish here! Hope to see more of her from this channel.

  • @gmork.
    @gmork. Před rokem +10

    She's great! I'll be keeping my eye out for more recipes from her.

  • @MelissaFranklin-lf6go
    @MelissaFranklin-lf6go Před 9 měsíci

    i loved the way she explained everything, lovely tones to her voice, soothing and not rushing. loved the mac and cheese dish, got all ingred, cooking for myself for supper. i def want to watch her do other dishes. im in a a village in england and just found this site.😀

  • @AQuickBite
    @AQuickBite Před rokem +5

    I really like how to break the dish down to "chapters" to talk people through the different parts of the dish.
    Really nice way to do this type of video, thanks!

  • @rogerstgermail
    @rogerstgermail Před 6 měsíci

    My sincere compliments to the team that created this video. Not only is the food preparation presented professionally, but the technical aspects of the video production are outstanding.

  • @t-momusic
    @t-momusic Před rokem +14

    I was wanting to see more of this professional chef after her french toast, cookies, and roast chicken recipes in the home cook and chef switch ingredients!

  • @thomasr5121
    @thomasr5121 Před rokem +1

    Amazing recipe! Thank you for sharing this my family is going to love this!

  • @jbb7634
    @jbb7634 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I love this Chef and her teachings. Great job.

  • @TPark-rf3lt
    @TPark-rf3lt Před rokem +12

    More videos with Chef Lish!!! This was great! So fun 😀

  • @arturoperez3826
    @arturoperez3826 Před rokem +11

    I really enjoy her presence! She’s awesome!

  • @Amnachaidh
    @Amnachaidh Před rokem +2

    Very much enjoyed the video. Chef Lish and her enthusiasm are a see lovely way to wind up the day!

  • @lucascerqueira202
    @lucascerqueira202 Před rokem +15

    Chef Lish is awesome! The dish looks so delicious

  • @xenon8117
    @xenon8117 Před rokem +3

    Lish! Always love seeing her in these videos.

  • @mattedge5989
    @mattedge5989 Před 8 měsíci

    Lish is so lovely!! Please make more beautiful videos - this recipe has revolutionized our classic movie dinner night. Thank you.

  • @Shrimphandler
    @Shrimphandler Před měsícem

    I just want to say that I’ve made this macaroni about ten times and it’s blown out every possible dish in its vicinity. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe 🥹

  • @scotthenkel2833
    @scotthenkel2833 Před rokem +8

    since I'm not seeing a link to a full recipe, any idea how much cheddar and gruyere goes in this dish? All the other ingredients are pretty much provided in the video.
    I can't wait to try this recipe. I've been searching for a perfect mac and cheese recipe for a long time and this is it.

  • @ctcamara
    @ctcamara Před rokem +1

    I just live this chef's energy! 😊

  • @LeahCarter
    @LeahCarter Před rokem +13

    We need more chef lish!

  • @estebangomez6941
    @estebangomez6941 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Your recipe is amazing thanks for sharing!!

  • @josephblake8418
    @josephblake8418 Před rokem +1

    Fantastic video of a fantastic dish, presented by a fantastic teacher. Very, very much obliged!

  • @SaraMartinez-su7dh
    @SaraMartinez-su7dh Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you chef looks amazing and I'm going to give it a try thanks for sharing

  • @rose4961
    @rose4961 Před rokem +6

    This lady's energy is addicting!

  • @evaphy
    @evaphy Před rokem +2

    Amazing! Soothing voice, warm personality, and damn good looking dish, PERFECT 😙👌🏼❤️

  • @kristidaemon4709
    @kristidaemon4709 Před rokem +1

    Going to make it sometime! I love chef's bright, cheerful personality :) and dish sounds delish

  • @abuhamza1970
    @abuhamza1970 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Love the video and the amazing enthusiasm and joy Alisha brings to her cooking.
    Personally imho, I would like it with a bit more runny sauce at the end

  • @2009cochinos
    @2009cochinos Před rokem +2

    Wow loved your presentation. Can't wait to try and make your version.

  • @thembill8246
    @thembill8246 Před rokem +20

    I might go for cavatappi instead of elbow. It just holds onto sauce amazingly well, and gives a bit more noodly bite. also if cut out the breadcrumbs for more crispy cheese instead on top.

    • @faithmoir1637
      @faithmoir1637 Před rokem +2

      i love cavatappi in my mac! imo it needs to be the default for mac n cheese recipes, it’s so good

    • @giovanna722
      @giovanna722 Před rokem +2

      Good tip, thanks.

  • @rikkimontero
    @rikkimontero Před rokem +2

    What an awesome teacher she is! Well done chef

  • @_Toxicity
    @_Toxicity Před rokem +13

    I usually use Muenster, but I'll see how Gruyere works next time! I also like a splash of fresh parsley on top of mine after it's all done baking.

  • @kueller917
    @kueller917 Před 6 měsíci

    The oven baking really is what takes it above and beyond. I always miss it since I don't have an oven in my apartment so I end it after the pot is done. I haven't tried onions though so I'll have to use those next time.

  • @tvdinner325
    @tvdinner325 Před rokem +1

    Looks delicious. Thank you.

  • @ginny9577
    @ginny9577 Před rokem

    perfect. it looks amazing

  • @danfisher5197
    @danfisher5197 Před rokem

    Thanks!! Great recipe

  • @EchoSigma6
    @EchoSigma6 Před 6 měsíci

    Oh my, that looks perfect for a chilly autumn night.

  • @keithtaylor1531
    @keithtaylor1531 Před 12 dny

    She did a fantastic job. Love her style

  • @kirkmialaakso3100
    @kirkmialaakso3100 Před rokem +3

    Made this tonight adding imitation crab and substituting smoked gouda instead of greyere. It was fantastic, great recipe!

  • @kathyrama4570
    @kathyrama4570 Před rokem

    OMG, this looks and sounds delish. Thanx!!!!

  • @johnweimer3249
    @johnweimer3249 Před rokem +2

    The perfect classic macaroni and cheese with crunchy topping. My only personal addition is a little white pepper and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. sometimes I prefer jalapeño flakes over Cayenne pepper, but any spicy pepper you love will be perfect like a great Turkish Maras chili flake for some smokiness or an Aleppo chili flake for its brightness. Love your videos.

  • @bmovie5002
    @bmovie5002 Před měsícem

    My new fav chef. Fantastic.

  • @tiramitchell324
    @tiramitchell324 Před rokem +1

    Love videos with lish ❤

  • @sptrader9066
    @sptrader9066 Před 9 měsíci

    "Hello lover!" Lol. Made with love, and it shows, and tastes, I'm sure.

  • @lauriemcdarby5368
    @lauriemcdarby5368 Před rokem +1

    Omg…..I love mac&cheese…….❤️ Great video!

  • @TashJansson
    @TashJansson Před rokem +1

    can we have 100% chef lish all of the time for everything please? ❤

  • @linux230
    @linux230 Před rokem +3

    Still will never beat 💯 old fashioned, down south, baked Mac and cheese with the crusty crunchy corners and top. No breadcrumbs necessary. 🤤😂

    • @truebl0nde27
      @truebl0nde27 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Do you have a proven recipe you’d be open to sharing??

  • @joerob5555
    @joerob5555 Před rokem +2

    I like her since of humor when she explains things😊

  • @fourbirdstos
    @fourbirdstos Před 6 měsíci

    Dang girl! I really enjoyed the video. I can't wait to try it. : D

  • @bflogal18
    @bflogal18 Před rokem +14

    I usually add a teaspoon or two of Dijon mustard to my cheese sauce. I like the slight tangy bite it makes.

    • @xxPenjoxx
      @xxPenjoxx Před rokem +3

      Same! She used cayenne but I'm definitely sticking to dijon in my cheese sauce, it's the best 👌

    • @_Toxicity
      @_Toxicity Před rokem +2

      YES!

  • @USEROFYOUTUBE.
    @USEROFYOUTUBE. Před 2 měsíci

    LOVE THE RECIPE 💖

  • @davidpicard2744
    @davidpicard2744 Před rokem

    Amazing presentation! I'm hungry😳

  • @sherrymejia5759
    @sherrymejia5759 Před rokem +1

    Great personality when cooking !!!!😊😊

  • @lisabishop133
    @lisabishop133 Před rokem +2

    I made a 4 cheese Mac n cheese this week that my friends fought who got the last bite 😆😆😆 it really was the best 1 I have ever made! That little bit of smoked Gouda was amazing!!!

  • @tammyhong159
    @tammyhong159 Před rokem +1

    I loved it when she won Chopped. Still my favourite episode ever👏✌️🇨🇦

  • @carebear91
    @carebear91 Před rokem +5

    The only thing I would add is a touch of nutmeg to the bechamel and freshly cracked pepper in the crumb. Also a bit of chopped parsley on top for a little bit of contrast. :) otherwise a truly beautiful Mac and cheese. Sincerely, a foodie Texan mama. 😋

  • @Lettuce-and-Tomatoes
    @Lettuce-and-Tomatoes Před rokem +1

    This fellow’s recipe looks great!

  • @elchanfle20
    @elchanfle20 Před rokem +2

    hello. congratulations to the whole team for producing these excellent videos. One question, could you share the camera and lenses you use? Thank you!

  • @DianeLasek
    @DianeLasek Před rokem

    perfect!!

  • @bpp325
    @bpp325 Před rokem

    Looks like a keeper. 👍👍

  • @danbaumann8273
    @danbaumann8273 Před rokem +1

    Now this is a good one. 😋

  • @rogermilla2358
    @rogermilla2358 Před rokem +1

    This looks absolutely De-Lish!

  • @zelphiaellerson6283
    @zelphiaellerson6283 Před rokem

    Love Chef Lish!!!! The crunchy topping is going on my next attempt at Mac and Cheese. I did get distracted by her shirt. Paint swatches? Fabric swatches? Designed to tease?

  • @caroljahnke5034
    @caroljahnke5034 Před rokem +1

    Love your video! Your written recipe please.

  • @jjarm
    @jjarm Před rokem

    Haha, “hello lover”. Love it.

  • @jumper123910
    @jumper123910 Před 8 měsíci

    Wow what an amazing personality,

  • @ohemmaAna
    @ohemmaAna Před rokem +9

    This is how I make my Mac! I love it, but I’m definitely going to try the parm and oil in my next panco top layer, that sounds bomb af

    • @tullymunro7696
      @tullymunro7696 Před rokem +2

      Throw in a lil garlic and parsley next time too if you like garlic for a little kick of freshness! A local restaurant does that on theirs and it's all good!

  • @karentaylor2160
    @karentaylor2160 Před rokem +1

    Where has this lady been hiding, more of her, please & yes, the dish I will make, good for you Chef!

  • @Slushy916
    @Slushy916 Před 10 měsíci

    Ok idk if its just me but she was mesmerizing to watch. Definitely great mac and cheese

  • @brendragon
    @brendragon Před rokem

    Love Chef Lish!! 🥰🧀😘😋

  • @jcampbell100
    @jcampbell100 Před rokem +6

    Looks so good. I love lots of sauce. I like to cook my pasta in the milk and add the cooked butter, flour, onion to it. The pasta thickens the milk then I add the cheese. I have taken to cooking pasta in the sauce really makes a difference.

    • @mariajacksxn
      @mariajacksxn Před rokem +1

      this sounds so yummy, i need to try cooking the pasta in the sauce!

  • @megengo
    @megengo Před rokem

    I love this new chef.

  • @kimburgess3556
    @kimburgess3556 Před rokem +1

    I love watching your video idea's 💓chef Lish 💓and what recipes u choose to share with us 🙌 you are so awesome and talented at what you do 💜💙🩷 I am a new following fan of yours 🥰 You make everything look so beautiful, delicious, and incredibly easy🥰 🙌 ❤️ 🫶 🥰 Thank you for sharing your time with everyone 😊 XOXO

  • @debbiestott3651
    @debbiestott3651 Před rokem +3

    This looks so good. I will definitely try it. Do you think mustard powder instead of cayenne as my grandson doesn't like hot spice?

  • @tehBrymann
    @tehBrymann Před rokem +8

    I use crushed browned Ritz crackers for my breadcrumbs. Haven't added onions to my béchamel, but it's worth a try.

    • @thembill8246
      @thembill8246 Před rokem +1

      Ooh, that's a good idea!

    • @jcampbell100
      @jcampbell100 Před rokem +1

      @@thembill8246 Good Idea and onions take it up a notch if you like them.

    • @SincerelyLexy
      @SincerelyLexy Před rokem

      I’m used to this. In the Caribbean we make “macaroni pies” which is just a firmer macaroni and cheese. Onions are a must! (Along with other peppers) Super good.

  • @_Toxicity
    @_Toxicity Před rokem +1

    Welcome back Chef Lish!

  • @Love2Banime
    @Love2Banime Před rokem +1

    Loooooove some mac n cheese.
    Ironic that I planned to make some for dinner tonight

  • @johngaron9169
    @johngaron9169 Před rokem +5

    Is there a way to get a printed copy of the recipe? Would like to know the amounts of Chedder, Gruyere, cayenne pepper, panko.

  • @markmendoza7868
    @markmendoza7868 Před rokem +1

    She loves what she does by the way she carries herself when cooking.

  • @tatygotay7918
    @tatygotay7918 Před rokem

    She is wonderful!!

  • @ryank5350
    @ryank5350 Před rokem +9

    As a Wisconsite myself, I approve of this recipe. Definitely going to try this.

    • @Professor-Scientist
      @Professor-Scientist Před rokem +2

      As a Chinese woman scientist and author of book 'Women scientists in the Qing Dynasty'
      I also approve of this recipe and will try within the next few days.

  • @Mansplaination
    @Mansplaination Před rokem

    Love her!! Wisconsin girl!!!! 😊

  • @HJBX2
    @HJBX2 Před rokem

    She’s a fellow Wisconsinian! I knew it was something about her. Shoutout from Milwaukee ❤️

  • @KyleBaran90
    @KyleBaran90 Před rokem

    That is a beautiful cross section at the end

  • @samuelkobe
    @samuelkobe Před rokem +2

    It’s always nice to find a new healthy recipe 😏

  • @clarityashtons4273
    @clarityashtons4273 Před rokem +3

    I love kraft sharp chedder cheese box mac and cheese with mozzarella cheese mixed in the most and idc who judges me for it! Maybe some breadcrumbs on top. Best thing to eat when you just want something fast and good and if you can handle dairy pretty well. Get home tired, make this, and my stomach is happy. If we're talking for an event or etc then yea baked macaroni is good. I'm just saying the best mac and cheese I've had xD

  • @DannyYankou
    @DannyYankou Před 9 měsíci +1

    I followed a NYT recipe that was almost exactly the same as this (I used butter instead of olive oil for the breadcrumb topping and garlic in the roux) and it was amazing.

  • @tommy1334
    @tommy1334 Před rokem

    More Chef Lish videos!!!!

  • @AlexandruVoda
    @AlexandruVoda Před rokem +4

    I made this recipe after watching this video and having my mouth water.
    On the bright side, while it is hot it is absolutely delicious. The onion really adds savoriness. The combination of textures is awesome and it is full of cheesy goodness.
    However, this is a dish that should be good when cooled and hardened too. And unfortunately after it cools the onion taste is overwhelming.

  • @cherrysmith3173
    @cherrysmith3173 Před rokem

    I love this girl and her Mac and cheese!

  • @kurthammer3065
    @kurthammer3065 Před rokem

    Thank you so much, you are lovely.♥