Ranking Every Boxed Mac & Cheese | Ranked with Babish

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Komentáře • 2,1K

  • @riuphane
    @riuphane Před měsícem +3865

    Yes, but did you try mixing them all together?

    • @TreyMcDonaldAnimator
      @TreyMcDonaldAnimator Před měsícem +84

      LOL I would have actually paid to see that.

    • @LadyEllieFury
      @LadyEllieFury Před měsícem +236

      Calm down, Safiya.

    • @noahb2699
      @noahb2699 Před měsícem +29

      They should've done that with all the leftovers

    • @justmythoughts88
      @justmythoughts88 Před měsícem +12

      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
      @dan-ch8kr Před měsícem +1

      Oh my gosh i want that LOL

  • @LennyLeLenny
    @LennyLeLenny Před měsícem +4182

    that Patrick impression was pretty impressive ngl

    • @AGRM_games
      @AGRM_games Před měsícem +25

      Yeah I was surprised by it

    • @PINKmyyFLOYD
      @PINKmyyFLOYD Před měsícem +18

      Just came here to say the same thing

    • @SystemShock16
      @SystemShock16 Před měsícem +15

      I thought it was Patrick to be fair

    • @danitho
      @danitho Před měsícem +4

      Naw 😅

    • @elleskarbek51
      @elleskarbek51 Před měsícem +15

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

  • @TheMaidenlessOne
    @TheMaidenlessOne Před měsícem +1230

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

    • @MegPank
      @MegPank Před měsícem +87

      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
      @lalunabbq Před měsícem

      My thoughts exactly...

    • @SFMeredith
      @SFMeredith Před měsícem +51

      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??

    • @timcook247
      @timcook247 Před měsícem +14

      ​@@SFMeredith something truly offensive

    • @thechair6519
      @thechair6519 Před měsícem

      ​@@SFMeredith probably something that kills you

  • @sydneyswafford4366
    @sydneyswafford4366 Před měsícem +280

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

    • @fordhouse8b
      @fordhouse8b Před měsícem +17

      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
      @xcjacob Před měsícem

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

    • @willswardstrom
      @willswardstrom Před 26 dny +27

      No, they're right. Completely different companies.

    • @FredButters-vb8rd
      @FredButters-vb8rd Před 25 dny +36

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

    • @fordhouse8b
      @fordhouse8b Před 24 dny +4

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

  • @PRODBYSMH
    @PRODBYSMH Před měsícem +1308

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

    • @fusionwing4208
      @fusionwing4208 Před měsícem +23

      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
      @MarcusFigueras Před měsícem +94

      ​@@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
      @fusionwing4208 Před měsícem +18

      @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
      @justsherman4 Před měsícem +5

      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
      @GigaBoost Před měsícem +8

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

  • @OriginalMomo
    @OriginalMomo Před měsícem +1820

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

    • @vicky121wicky3
      @vicky121wicky3 Před měsícem +1

      Lol

    • @ChrisTrilling
      @ChrisTrilling Před měsícem +1

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

    • @hudde814
      @hudde814 Před měsícem +17

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

    • @tsumichama
      @tsumichama Před měsícem

      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
      @DustySiren Před měsícem +4

      @@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

  • @toastynotes
    @toastynotes Před měsícem +130

    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.

    • @lauracassin329
      @lauracassin329 Před měsícem +8

      adding some smoked paprika is amazing too

  • @jonahmarkowitz7714
    @jonahmarkowitz7714 Před měsícem +49

    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!

  • @wilted-daisy68
    @wilted-daisy68 Před měsícem +1158

    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
      @MatthewTheWanderer Před měsícem +12

      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
      @twrob82 Před měsícem +6

      Sorry, not a fan of his histrionics.

    • @Mycorruptedmind
      @Mycorruptedmind Před měsícem +16

      @@twrob82good thing no one asked you

  • @marchingham
    @marchingham Před měsícem +824

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

    • @constancep7632
      @constancep7632 Před měsícem +22

      I know right??

    • @pyrotechnic96
      @pyrotechnic96 Před měsícem +82

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

    • @tracychallice1099
      @tracychallice1099 Před měsícem +6

      wait he has it??? Almost skipped the video

    • @LiqdPT
      @LiqdPT Před měsícem +6

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

    • @marchingham
      @marchingham Před měsícem +13

      @@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.

  • @countnecula3036
    @countnecula3036 Před měsícem +170

    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
      @JonManProductions Před měsícem +6

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

    • @brennaw.3345
      @brennaw.3345 Před měsícem +3

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

    • @breensprout
      @breensprout Před 13 dny

      sriracha sauce

  • @CharlieFoxtrot06
    @CharlieFoxtrot06 Před měsícem +157

    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
      @whilstdumping Před měsícem +7

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

    • @CharlieFoxtrot06
      @CharlieFoxtrot06 Před měsícem +1

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

    • @Hearawr
      @Hearawr Před měsícem +4

      I agree, I’m obsessed with HEB

    • @BKrol-dr4gi
      @BKrol-dr4gi Před 29 dny +1

      ​@@CharlieFoxtrot06soooo did u eat them already?

    • @CharlieFoxtrot06
      @CharlieFoxtrot06 Před 29 dny +3

      @@BKrol-dr4gi 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.

  • @dakotareid1566
    @dakotareid1566 Před měsícem +573

    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
      @Mystress1980 Před měsícem +154

      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
      @SunnyGoesIn1D Před měsícem +13

      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
      @bureku Před měsícem +14

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

    • @lizzytpau
      @lizzytpau Před měsícem +23

      @@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
      @TheGoIsWin21 Před měsícem +3

      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

  • @Kerry__jo
    @Kerry__jo Před měsícem +142

    "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.

  • @Havocme7
    @Havocme7 Před měsícem +35

    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
      @Oroborus710 Před 21 dnem +1

      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
      @Havocme7 Před 21 dnem

      @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. :)

  • @JonCapuchino
    @JonCapuchino Před měsícem +13

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

    • @LordSluggo
      @LordSluggo Před 21 dnem +1

      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
      @CestLaVieAZ Před 14 dny

      The spiral one is the absolute GOAT of pasta ronis tho

    • @alecwhatshisname5170
      @alecwhatshisname5170 Před 41 minutou

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

  • @lnsflare1
    @lnsflare1 Před měsícem +221

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

  • @TsunamiWombat
    @TsunamiWombat Před měsícem +463

    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
      @PresidentBarackbar Před měsícem +46

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

    • @codegavran
      @codegavran Před měsícem +25

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

    • @gamingclips7232
      @gamingclips7232 Před měsícem +16

      @@codegavran I care friend

  • @RyanStipe
    @RyanStipe Před 21 dnem +8

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

  • @Schmendy
    @Schmendy Před 24 dny +5

    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!

  • @justmythoughts88
    @justmythoughts88 Před měsícem +437

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

    • @mattallen3860
      @mattallen3860 Před měsícem +27

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

    • @IzumisChild
      @IzumisChild Před měsícem +16

      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
      @bebespeaks7827 Před měsícem +1

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

    • @codegavran
      @codegavran Před měsícem +4

      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
      @hrodga Před měsícem +3

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

  • @SamSpacetrash
    @SamSpacetrash Před měsícem +258

    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
      @000euMJ Před měsícem +10

      I think they are bland 🤷‍♀️

    • @ARTofTY-TV
      @ARTofTY-TV Před měsícem +3

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

    • @SilvaDreams
      @SilvaDreams Před 28 dny +1

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

  • @uubankwang
    @uubankwang Před měsícem +13

    These 'ranking every' videos have been the best thing to happen this year so far.

  • @Bmanjones101
    @Bmanjones101 Před měsícem +5

    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

  • @estillings23
    @estillings23 Před měsícem +524

    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
      @SinclairSound Před měsícem +90

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

    • @slavicsandvich5967
      @slavicsandvich5967 Před měsícem +51

      Buldak carbonara is goated

    • @LordDragox412
      @LordDragox412 Před měsícem +15

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

    • @BeingShari
      @BeingShari Před měsícem +5

      I took the packet and put it on popcorn once lol

    • @Appaddict01
      @Appaddict01 Před měsícem +9

      The jalapeño version is far better.

  • @dannyphinotelli2866
    @dannyphinotelli2866 Před měsícem +261

    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
      @sonofastudstudios4552 Před měsícem +8

      IGN

    • @beefboss4203
      @beefboss4203 Před měsícem +11

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

    • @laurens3857
      @laurens3857 Před 16 dny +4

      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.

  • @TheMillennialGardener
    @TheMillennialGardener Před měsícem +29

    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!

  • @AnnaZverina
    @AnnaZverina Před měsícem +243

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

    • @hrodga
      @hrodga Před měsícem +2

      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
      @spoogly Před měsícem +1

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

    • @hrodga
      @hrodga Před měsícem

      @@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
      @spoogly Před měsícem +1

      @@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
      @KikiCollene Před měsícem +4

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

  • @nickodevoe
    @nickodevoe Před měsícem +226

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

    • @zack9285
      @zack9285 Před měsícem +81

      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
      @KGDJLX Před měsícem +19

      @@zack9285Agreed. Little milk, way more butter.

    • @constancep7632
      @constancep7632 Před měsícem +1

      I feel like my life is a lie 😅

    • @RymDraco
      @RymDraco Před měsícem +19

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

    • @MailletScott
      @MailletScott Před měsícem +59

      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.

  • @TheHolyMoly
    @TheHolyMoly Před měsícem +4

    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
      @crystalh450 Před měsícem +2

      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.

  • @tired_jack7870
    @tired_jack7870 Před měsícem +1

    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 CZcams." Thank you for all the effort all these years. ❤

  • @susanscott692
    @susanscott692 Před měsícem +74

    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
      @sydneyswafford4366 Před měsícem +7

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

    • @THERingmaster500
      @THERingmaster500 Před měsícem +10

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

    • @silvy3047
      @silvy3047 Před 2 dny

      You like liquid plastic

  • @Adri_Unsung
    @Adri_Unsung Před měsícem +62

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

  • @snhiggins1
    @snhiggins1 Před měsícem +2

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

  • @TheTemptress13
    @TheTemptress13 Před měsícem +2

    I ❤ this series SO MUCH. Thanks guys!😊

  • @quadlazer
    @quadlazer Před měsícem +124

    BoxMac has been reviewing boxed mac and cheese on CZcams 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
      @s.h.v.c2865 Před měsícem

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

    • @Sniperboy5551
      @Sniperboy5551 Před měsícem +2

      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.

  • @JParr92
    @JParr92 Před měsícem +171

    Binging with macish

  • @smo202
    @smo202 Před měsícem +8

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

  • @Nooticus
    @Nooticus Před měsícem +2

    One of the best food series on youtube rn, great episode

  • @no6380
    @no6380 Před měsícem +80

    30:32 such a pure, unexpected reaction.

    • @greatsm2videl
      @greatsm2videl Před měsícem +15

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

  • @commandingsteel
    @commandingsteel Před měsícem +242

    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
      @attabooii Před měsícem +33

      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
      @carveylover Před měsícem +14

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

    • @hurgcat
      @hurgcat Před měsícem

      ​@carveylover it changes the game

    • @chublez
      @chublez Před měsícem +1

      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
      @penguin12902 Před měsícem

      @@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.

  • @LowbrowDeluxe
    @LowbrowDeluxe Před měsícem +2

    Fresh pepperjack is also my favorite cheese. The creaminess and spice are so great together. If it goes sharper it doesn't really work.

  • @Joose
    @Joose Před 24 dny +2

    Velveeta Shells & Cheese, absolutely NO milk added... that's my favorite, by a long shot.

  • @cherie..cherry
    @cherie..cherry Před měsícem +68

    Annie’s and Velveeta are all I need

    • @blissfuldj7627
      @blissfuldj7627 Před měsícem

      Velveeta is kraft

    • @fusionwing4208
      @fusionwing4208 Před měsícem +7

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

    • @blissfuldj7627
      @blissfuldj7627 Před měsícem +5

      @@fusionwing4208 oh its way better

    • @schmecklin377
      @schmecklin377 Před měsícem +3

      velveeta is elite

  • @AlexKlindt
    @AlexKlindt Před měsícem +31

    I think Andrew was broken about 30% of the way through the video, but he was DEFINATELY broken come the Guinness Mac.

  • @michaelatkins8938
    @michaelatkins8938 Před měsícem +2

    OH HE’S SO BACK BABY!!! starting off my Saturday right with some bonus babish😋

  • @IgnoresTrolls
    @IgnoresTrolls Před měsícem +2

    I enjoy that the first 5 you tried (all the same brand) gave 5 different results.

    • @laurens3857
      @laurens3857 Před 16 dny

      They’re all different flavor, the shape impacts the taste

  • @mizuko6132
    @mizuko6132 Před měsícem +24

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

  • @TeskeTheArse
    @TeskeTheArse Před měsícem +41

    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
      @KaitouKaiju Před 20 dny

      Yeah it says Kraft dinner on the box

  • @Galavantman
    @Galavantman Před měsícem +2

    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.

  • @MuscleBobBuffPants34
    @MuscleBobBuffPants34 Před měsícem +3

    I really do love these Bonus Babish videos

  • @sasharanes1309
    @sasharanes1309 Před měsícem +35

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

  • @jedileader0174
    @jedileader0174 Před měsícem +66

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

    • @codegavran
      @codegavran Před měsícem +5

      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
      @blunderbass851 Před měsícem +1

      The name's Alfredo sauce.
      _Jared_ Alfredo sauce

    • @Tonysopranoyafinook
      @Tonysopranoyafinook Před měsícem

      Classico sucks. Steal the most expensive brand.

    • @KJackknife3
      @KJackknife3 Před měsícem

      I think this is a great idea!

    • @spebtm8017
      @spebtm8017 Před měsícem

      I like the Roasted Garlic Ragu

  • @robynwilde
    @robynwilde Před měsícem +2

    I love that Andrew and I share a favorite childhood macaroni and cheese. 😂 Annie's white cheddar, heck yeah! ❤

  • @Bruggatore
    @Bruggatore Před měsícem +1

    I also grew up on Annie’s white cheddar shells (purple box) so as soon as babish said he grew up on the purple box of Annie’s too I was so happy

  • @OwentheKingofDudes
    @OwentheKingofDudes Před měsícem +86

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

  • @Bryce_the_Woomy_Boi
    @Bryce_the_Woomy_Boi Před měsícem +121

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

  • @cayladeregis4662
    @cayladeregis4662 Před měsícem +2

    This was soooo soothing to watch love this edit

  • @NthngLeftToBurn
    @NthngLeftToBurn Před měsícem +1

    I can only imagine the amount of effort that went into this video lol. Great job everyone!

  • @EmilyJelassi
    @EmilyJelassi Před měsícem +20

    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!

  • @Emily-um7ft
    @Emily-um7ft Před měsícem +22

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

  • @DigitalinDaniel
    @DigitalinDaniel Před 13 dny

    My favorite box mac is Kraft Deluxe White Cheddar Garlic & Herb... I don't add anything though, just drain the water add the seasoning and stir... then add the cheese and stir. Best to stir the seasoning in before the cheese so it doesn't clump like crazy.

  • @Luckdragon12
    @Luckdragon12 Před měsícem

    Thanks for the warning! Looks like I won't be trying Canada's KD anytime soon, though I had been curious to see if it was just like regular Kraft Mac.

  • @thickmagic16
    @thickmagic16 Před měsícem +20

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

  • @mikaylak17
    @mikaylak17 Před měsícem +26

    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 😂

  • @gardenguy357
    @gardenguy357 Před měsícem

    man
    every time i watch one of these the scores become a perfect bell curve

  • @GYakobian
    @GYakobian Před 16 dny

    Crunchy moms rejoicing at Annies’ victory 😂

  • @linskeymichael
    @linskeymichael Před měsícem +36

    Fantastic Patrick impression 👏🏼

  • @Its_Rainy_
    @Its_Rainy_ Před měsícem +14

    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.

  • @julieheinz9067
    @julieheinz9067 Před měsícem

    The Annie's four cheese penne is my preferred box mac to use as the base for my butternut squash macaroni and cheese recipe from Kroger magazine.

  • @jfmarzulli
    @jfmarzulli Před měsícem

    Always have loved the Peace Pasta since being a bachelor at the turn of the century.
    If you really want to make it out of this world, try adding some diced habanero to it.

  • @dolfinsbizou
    @dolfinsbizou Před měsícem +14

    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
      @lizzytpau Před měsícem +2

      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)

  • @TheKeller101
    @TheKeller101 Před měsícem +56

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

    • @Leedy818
      @Leedy818 Před měsícem +3

      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
      @GrandMoffJoseph Před 28 dny

      @@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
      @reachcole514 Před 26 dny

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

  • @Greenisthecolour1971
    @Greenisthecolour1971 Před 21 dnem

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

  • @HenryCabotHenhouse3
    @HenryCabotHenhouse3 Před 22 dny

    When I make Kraft Original I pull a Chef John and add a small pinch of cayenne (like a 1/32 or less tsp), just enough to know there is something there without actually tasting it or feeling a burn. Wakes the taste buds up.

  • @jonlavigne3270
    @jonlavigne3270 Před měsícem +7

    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.

  • @StillConfusing
    @StillConfusing Před měsícem +31

    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
      @jessicapadron7886 Před měsícem

      Same

    • @Fafhrd42
      @Fafhrd42 Před měsícem +3

      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
      @silm4ril Před měsícem +1

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

    • @000euMJ
      @000euMJ Před měsícem

      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
      @ErickC Před měsícem +1

      @@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?

  • @kittenwithpancake4374
    @kittenwithpancake4374 Před 27 dny

    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

  • @claytonlatone8959
    @claytonlatone8959 Před 25 dny

    Never seen Andrew this emotional and energetic. It feels like a different person 😳

  • @CIoneOutcast
    @CIoneOutcast Před měsícem +116

    The KD slander hurts my Canadian heart

    • @maplemeep
      @maplemeep Před měsícem +1

      Try 3 cheese

    • @jenperry427
      @jenperry427 Před měsícem +2

      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
      @sofus47 Před měsícem +5

      KD needs Steph to win

    • @Kolateak_
      @Kolateak_ Před měsícem

      The taste of modern KD hurts my Canadian heart

    • @Catz1a
      @Catz1a Před měsícem

      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

  • @andrewbourn1513
    @andrewbourn1513 Před měsícem +15

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

  • @LeRhodeo
    @LeRhodeo Před měsícem +1

    I've been waiting for this since the ProZD version was released.

  • @the34Me
    @the34Me Před měsícem

    Kraft blue box spirals are my go to. Cheap, cooks fast, and tasty.

  • @WIldMage1837
    @WIldMage1837 Před měsícem +15

    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!

  • @DiannawithtwoNs
    @DiannawithtwoNs Před měsícem +35

    Less than six minutes into this video and I found myself craving mac & cheese, so I went downstairs to make some! We didn't have any of the boxed stuff so I used some pasta (several different kinds, combining what was open), two different types of cheese (sharp cheddar, and some 4-cheese Mexican blend for added flavor), milk, and cream of chicken soup. Popped it in the oven for a bit after boiling and added some breadcrumb on top, and as usual it was a 10/10. This is a recipe we have on the rare occasion and it makes me realize how much more I'd like to have mac & cheese on the regular.

  • @Bandersnatch786
    @Bandersnatch786 Před 19 dny

    As a Canadian, if you followed the directions on the box of KD, you made it wrong.
    1.5 to 2 Tbsp salted butter depending on how glutinous you feel
    About 1/4 cup of 2% milk or enough to make the sauce look like the same consistency as you see on the box.

  • @nathanthecanadian9444
    @nathanthecanadian9444 Před 23 dny

    I 100% Agree! It's so soupy! That's why I simply eyeball it when making my KD and putting a maybe a quarter cup of milk? Hard to give an estimate. I do very little milk and a little bit of butter then add some real cheese in it. Tastes absolutely delicious

  • @stax6092
    @stax6092 Před měsícem +11

    I really hope you do all the pop-tarts.

  • @nollypolly
    @nollypolly Před měsícem +14

    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
      @MattyPraps1234 Před měsícem +1

      Bit of extra shredded cheese and hot dogs cut up 🔥

    • @runnerhigh
      @runnerhigh Před měsícem

      @@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

  • @MichaelBuckley284
    @MichaelBuckley284 Před 26 dny

    From my time in college, I wanted to find a way to mix up the taste of kraft mac&cheese without adding calories and ideally no more cost. Simple solution: brown the butter before adding it, gives it a completely different, richer (in my opinion) taste.

  • @crankydiff
    @crankydiff Před 28 dny

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

  • @danielsantiagourtado3430
    @danielsantiagourtado3430 Před měsícem +35

    Awesome! Please cookie dough next! 🍪🍪🍪🍪

  • @Sigma_Fish
    @Sigma_Fish Před měsícem +5

    Sitting down and researching the most mac and cheese products you can find. Deserves a like 👍🏻

  • @KevinCloss
    @KevinCloss Před měsícem

    Kraft Dinner is best served with lots of butter (forget margarine) and just enough milk to get it to the consistency you like. Also remember to serve scalding hot with lots of ketchup. A can of drained tuna or chopped hotdogs if you want to get fancy. KD deserves another shot.

  • @ladygrndr9424
    @ladygrndr9424 Před měsícem +1

    The Daiya brand was my special treat back when I was gluten and dairy free (misdiagnosed Celiacs, really UC, long story). Specifically the white cheddar version with veggies, which I think you missed. I still am allergic to dairy, so I will give one of the higher rated vegan brands a try. Thanks for suffering for us!

    • @ladygrndr9424
      @ladygrndr9424 Před měsícem +3

      I will say, I wish you had grouped all the vegan brands together, not only for ease of finding them but to see how the ranked directly against each other :)

  • @Voidelle
    @Voidelle Před měsícem +14

    This video feels more my speed culinarily lol. I always added butter and milk to visual preference/taste, I don’t know if I ever read the measurements lol

  • @KitCat898
    @KitCat898 Před měsícem +17

    H‑E‑B got a 7, LETS GOOOOO

  • @LordSluggo
    @LordSluggo Před 21 dnem

    Not sure if anyone pointed it out below, but Annie's changed their formula about 7 years ago and you have to get the organic one to get the original flavor

  • @MeteoriteGallery
    @MeteoriteGallery Před měsícem

    You missed the Vons/Safeway/Albertsons and Ralphs/Smiths generic boxes. Ralphs actually has two, both of which are pretty similar to the original blue box. And Trader Joe's boxed, although I think TJs discontinued elbows and just have shells with white cheddar now...

  • @Anaconda_Jesus
    @Anaconda_Jesus Před měsícem +6

    My favorite boxed Mac being your third is very reassuring, thank you.