Silky stovetop mac & cheese with crunchy topping

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  • čas přidán 10. 06. 2020
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    **RECIPE, SERVES 1 AS MAIN DISH, 2-4 AS SIDE DISH**
    1/4 lb (113 g) dried elbow pasta
    1/3-1/2 cup (80-120 ml) milk
    1-2 (15-30 g) tablespoons butter (depending on how rich you want it)
    1 cup (100 g) any semi firm cheese(s), grated and packed
    1 teaspoon (4 g) sodium citrate
    OR
    1/2 cup (3 slices, 50 g) processed cheese (American cheese, "cheese slice," etc) torn and packed INSTEAD of sodium citrate
    1/2 cup (50 g) any semi firm cheese(s), grated and packed
    For the breadcrumb topping
    1/2 tablespoon (7 g) butter
    1/8 cup (11 g) breadcrumbs (I like panko)
    1/8 teaspoon herbs and/or spices (I like Herbs de Provence)
    Grate your cheese - my favorite combination is smoked gouda and sharp cheddar. Get a pot of salted water coming to a boil for the noodles.
    Make the breadcrumb topping by melting the butter in a small pan on medium-high heat and mixing in the breadcrumbs, stirring constantly. When they're almost brown to your liking, mix in your herbs/spices and cook for another minute before dumping everything out on a paper towel to drain a cool.
    Get your noodles cooking. In a cold pot, combine the milk (start with a smaller amount because you can add more later), cheese, sodium citrate (if using), and butter. Start melting on medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Once it is totally melted and simmering, consider adding more milk if the sauce looks too thick - remember it will thicken as it cools to eating temperature.
    Drain the noodles and stir them into the sauce. Add in any additional seasonings to taste - I like a little garlic and mustard powder. Transfer to a plate and top with the breadcrumbs.
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  • @aragusea
    @aragusea  Před 4 lety +4792

    Q: Was that cheese $599??
    A: Hah, no. $5.99.
    Q: Didn't you already do this recipe? czcams.com/video/KcM_MZoJWOo/video.html
    A: That's a recipe for a baked mac & cheese. When I made it, a lot of people asked me if I could do a recipe for stovetop mac & cheese, so that's what I did! The recipes are not interchangeable - generally if you're gonna go stovetop, you want much less milk/water.
    Q: Is this better than Kenji's recipe, which just requires macaroni, cheese and evaporated milk? www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2017/01/3-ingredient-stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe.html
    A: That's for you to decide! Kenji's recipe is brilliant, but I do think emulsifying salts get you a noticeably smoother product that's also more stable - it reheats better, for example. But Kenji's use of evaporated milk for its protein content and viscosity is brilliant. Another advantage of this recipe, though, is that you can get the lactose content way down by using water instead of milk. Old Man Ragusea is getting lactose intolerant too, I'm sad to say.
    Q: Do Brits really call American cheese "cheese slices"?
    A: Yes! Looking at the grocery sites, that's generally how they're marketed. (Search "cheese slice" at Tesco, for example). I think I first heard the term in this Heston vid: czcams.com/video/6WPq5jtW5J0/video.html Some folks here are saying they call it "plastic cheese," which makes sense, though that's obviously not the therm you'll see on the package at the store! Another marketing term I've seen for it across the pond is "burger cheese." If you're unsure of what you've got, just look at the ingredients and look for emulsifying salts. Processed cheese has them, real cheese doesn't.
    Q: Does it have to be the "deli deluxe" American cheese?
    A: Absolutely not. Kraft Singles, for example, would be fine. Anything that has sodium phosphate or sodium citrate in the ingredients should work. Or, as I demonstrated, you can just buy some sodium citrate, which is what I do.
    Q: Could you boil the mac in the milk instead?
    A: It would be tricky to cook macaroni in that small a quantity of milk without the milk burning, but I'm sure it's possible.
    Q: Did you accidentally show your address here?
    A: Meh, kinda. Not a big deal. In most American counties, your address is a matter of public record if you own your home, which I do. Tons of peoplefinder websites scrape the tax records and aggregate them in searchable databases, like anywho.com. You could get my address by just googling "Adam Ragusea address." You're on your honor to not come murder me.

    • @manasim.9936
      @manasim.9936 Před 4 lety +292

      I saw the $599 cheese and thought you must be making bank in quarantine 😂

    • @aragusea
      @aragusea  Před 4 lety +290

      @@mogoskii No, totally different thing.

    • @leomessi80012
      @leomessi80012 Před 4 lety +7

      Which do you like more: baked or stovetop mac n cheese?

    • @isthistakenyet
      @isthistakenyet Před 4 lety +15

      I made your pan pizza recipe in a non stick skillet, amazing!

    • @gekkeju
      @gekkeju Před 4 lety +157

      The last question startled me

  • @didandron
    @didandron Před 4 lety +3133

    Nice that you've included a shot with spoiled sauce.
    Internet recipes are lacking this. They only show what it's like when going the right way, but it's hard to spot if something is off.

    • @diairairship2403
      @diairairship2403 Před 4 lety +440

      More importantly, he explains what exactly went wrong. A lot of people would look at the spoiled result of their hard work and have no idea what exactly they did wrong.

    • @MetaBloxer
      @MetaBloxer Před 4 lety +287

      *war flashbacks of Binging with Babish dropping an entire tiramisu on the ground because he installed the mold incorrectly*

    • @errhka
      @errhka Před 4 lety +43

      You can use flour when you first stir in the milk and butter and it will always prevent this from happening because it will keep the sauce thick enough to prevent it from separating
      Edit: you should only use a few pinches - it will retain the smoothness while still being able to act as a binder

    • @mathmeth5063
      @mathmeth5063 Před 4 lety +27

      @@MetaBloxer "cut the cameras! cut to commercial!"

    • @siergiejzagornyj9309
      @siergiejzagornyj9309 Před 4 lety +9

      Всегда мечтал встретить человека с подобной фамилией

  • @jasonsharmamusic2925
    @jasonsharmamusic2925 Před 4 lety +1711

    Adam's son: "Dad, why is my sister's name Rose?"
    Adam: "Because your mother likes roses"
    Son: "Thanks Dad"
    Adam: "No problem, Heterogeneity"

    • @chaosblitz7921
      @chaosblitz7921 Před 4 lety +110

      Man, this one so refreshing to see after seeing so many of these with the son named "White Wine" lol

    • @PenitusVox
      @PenitusVox Před 4 lety +128

      "Go tell your brother Frozen Peas to wash up for dinner."

    • @wadribrab751
      @wadribrab751 Před 3 lety +51

      @@PenitusVox "but dad what about msg?"

    • @libby2777
      @libby2777 Před 3 lety +37

      Wadrib Rab “he’s in Europe for a white wine tasting, remember?”

    • @kaiser9598
      @kaiser9598 Před 3 lety +10

      I thought this would be white wine. It’s nice to see a joke like this

  • @joshuabennett6656
    @joshuabennett6656 Před 3 lety +3477

    I swear after seeing that “Adam Reguesea Breathes” video I can’t watch this video normally

    • @zpawn1
      @zpawn1 Před 3 lety +144

      i come from that video, now i can't unhear it haha

    • @b4ylez
      @b4ylez Před 3 lety +14

      😂😂 IKR

    • @AJ-xc4nm
      @AJ-xc4nm Před 3 lety +173

      I never heard the breathe until after watching that video. It sticks out so much now.

    • @atsiapla
      @atsiapla Před 3 lety +7

      Yup! xD

    • @xnopyt22
      @xnopyt22 Před 3 lety +17

      Help me I can’t stop flinching

  • @Shakalakaboom1234
    @Shakalakaboom1234 Před 3 lety +1754

    I saw a video of him breathing only and now I can’t help not hear it

  • @pandoratypography
    @pandoratypography Před 4 lety +1270

    3:12 Looking for:
    [ ] men
    [ ] women
    [ x ] 100 grams of cheese total

    • @aristica3166
      @aristica3166 Před 4 lety +8

      👁️👄👁️

    • @zafrel
      @zafrel Před 3 lety +5

      Is this a joke Im too dumb to understand?

    • @vrldf8181
      @vrldf8181 Před 3 lety +4

      @@zafrel It is.

    • @iniquous3465
      @iniquous3465 Před 3 lety +4

      Y'all are dumb For not understanding the joke 😂

    • @logan6525
      @logan6525 Před 3 lety

      I don’t get it

  • @enscry
    @enscry Před 4 lety +2297

    this is why i love mr. ragusea so much. he's so straightforward he could be a ruler and nobody would notice

  • @hamishschture7214
    @hamishschture7214 Před 3 lety +409

    Adam: *breaths*
    Everyone: "write that down!"

  • @hiki_parsley
    @hiki_parsley Před 3 lety +851

    I can no longer unhear his breathing

  • @Planetbustard
    @Planetbustard Před 4 lety +6418

    "Organic Non-GMO" Salt. If someone has a way of genetically modifying salt and growing it using fertilizer I would be impressed!

    • @PurtyPurple
      @PurtyPurple Před 3 lety +359

      Well they're not lying, I guess...

    • @licenciadoenizquierdo3148
      @licenciadoenizquierdo3148 Před 3 lety +845

      Same sentiment as ‘vegan tomatoes’ or ‘asbestos-free cereal’

    • @JB-xl2jc
      @JB-xl2jc Před 3 lety +306

      I recommend everyone buy some of my new line of organic non-GMO water!

    • @Archgeek0
      @Archgeek0 Před 3 lety +175

      Oddly enough, unlike most salts, it actually *is* organic. That citrate group.

    • @sirrivet9557
      @sirrivet9557 Před 3 lety +48

      James Allatt basically they’re implying that other brands do have asbestos in the cereal

  • @mtx9859
    @mtx9859 Před 4 lety +345

    I appreciate the close integration with the metric system.

    • @aragusea
      @aragusea  Před 4 lety +64

      It really was superior for this recipe, which is pretty sensitive to small differences in quantity.

    • @BensoftMedia
      @BensoftMedia Před 4 lety +22

      Adam Ragusea Normally when following American recipes I have an insane amount of tabs open with value conversations so this was a nice change

    • @Karin-fj3eu
      @Karin-fj3eu Před 4 lety

      I didn't even notice but if it hadn't been that way I would've been slightly annoyed...

  • @ohkudzu2781
    @ohkudzu2781 Před 3 lety +267

    you are now paying attention to adams dramatic inhales

  • @emilyvu1155
    @emilyvu1155 Před 3 lety +144

    This guy was the coolest professor and it’s pretty cool to see him be even cooler on CZcams 😆

  • @aquwuh
    @aquwuh Před 4 lety +594

    gotta appreciate regusea wasting some cheese and milk just to show us what would happen if you didn't stir constantly

    • @sirrivet9557
      @sirrivet9557 Před 4 lety +15

      The sauce curdled it’s broken

    • @MetaBloxer
      @MetaBloxer Před 3 lety +53

      I feel as though that was a genuine mistake rather than a demonstration. Messing with camera angles and such while trying to cook something has caused problems in previous videos.

    • @johnmccrossan9376
      @johnmccrossan9376 Před 3 lety

      Hey kim

    • @surrk1057
      @surrk1057 Před 3 lety +1

      Did this in the microwave, only stirred once every 20 seconds, it just works

    • @midnightgear2616
      @midnightgear2616 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MetaBloxer
      It's a happy accident. ;)

  • @kamu4208
    @kamu4208 Před 3 lety +40

    The amount of times he breathes in before speaking, one of the things you can't unnotice

  • @thobiashivik1035
    @thobiashivik1035 Před 3 lety +77

    After watching that Adam breathes video I can't unhear it.

    • @actualegg
      @actualegg Před 3 lety

      czcams.com/video/8zra_fMjxzw/video.html

  • @ethanmorrow4241
    @ethanmorrow4241 Před 4 lety +152

    As a science nerd, I love that you explain why certain things work. Knowing why certain techniques work on a scientific level seems like it can some benefits.

    • @lwilton
      @lwilton Před 4 lety +9

      That originally was the whole purpose of science. If you knew how and WHY something worked, you could reasonably predict how similar things might (or might not) work, rather than just trying random things a thousand times and hoping for a miracle this time.

    • @johnmccrossan9376
      @johnmccrossan9376 Před 3 lety

      @@lwilton yeah, shame the disipline evolved away from it roots so quickly, origional science was help for the common man, an industry dedicated to making expensive mistakes so you wouldnt have to. Science nowadays has gone so far affield it barely resembles logic anymore.

  • @dzr6007
    @dzr6007 Před 4 lety +344

    He makes the transitions to sponsors so smooth.... One might even say...... SILKY

  • @RahulPawa
    @RahulPawa Před 3 lety +96

    This recipe has been a huge hit in my house, even with my picky kids. It looks creamy, it tastes delicious, seriously everyone in my family loves it. And I don't feel as guilty as when I used to make the box stuff.

  • @samdecaprio3575
    @samdecaprio3575 Před 3 lety +30

    Been looking for a good stovetop mac for a while. Tried literally every other method in the book, none of them turned out great. Just gave this recipe a shot and I'm 100000% sold. Threw in a little hot sauce and chopped up chicken tenders to make it a buffalo chicken mac. Really, really good

  • @cloakedbadger9762
    @cloakedbadger9762 Před 4 lety +238

    He always has the smoothest transitions for the promotions

    • @muneeb-khan
      @muneeb-khan Před 4 lety +9

      Damn this one was beyond smooth though.

    • @jarwies
      @jarwies Před 4 lety +9

      like sodium citrate mac n cheese smooth

    • @muffinsdawg
      @muffinsdawg Před 4 lety

      Word

    • @turtle2168
      @turtle2168 Před 4 lety +1

      Just like the app for smooth website making- squarespace!

    • @comradewestov3047
      @comradewestov3047 Před 4 lety +2

      Yeah as smooth as honey

  • @AustinHansen
    @AustinHansen Před 4 lety +329

    “I usually drain through a gap in the pot lid - that way I don’t have to get a strainer dirty” I relate to this and I love you for it!

    • @jaketripp
      @jaketripp Před 4 lety +12

      I do it for that reason, too. Though my main reason is it seems to keep the stuff hotter as it's staying in the hot pot, minimizing the surface area, and minimizing the amount exposed to air

    • @lilacfunk
      @lilacfunk Před 3 lety +11

      I keep spilling half my pasta into the sink every time.

    • @Joghurt2499
      @Joghurt2499 Před 3 lety +6

      @@lilacfunk yeah no that is am acquired skill and washing a strainer is totally worth it to me

    • @GroundThing
      @GroundThing Před 3 lety

      @@lilacfunk If you use a lid that's slightly larger than the pot, you can keep it with a relatively tight seal that has just enough natural gaps to let the water run out, without risking spilling the pasta. Have one from an old slow cooker that's my go-to draining lid.

    • @aggebojkalos6518
      @aggebojkalos6518 Před 2 lety +1

      @@lilacfunk Make the gap smaller then. Water can run through much smaller spaces than pasta.

  • @DYLEMAHD
    @DYLEMAHD Před 3 lety +19

    I love how you actually show us what would happen if we try and cheat at like 2:41.
    I'm a complete noob when it comes to cooking and always think ''aw that bit probably doesn't matter too much, I'll just skip it'' or whatever, but actually seeing the outcome really sets me straight!
    It's even more helpful because I have limited ingredients so you're helping me save time, money, and ingredients!

  • @TyrannicalCannibal
    @TyrannicalCannibal Před 3 lety +12

    I LOVE these kinds of cooking vids. Sure, plenty of people on CZcams can tell you HOW to make a creamy mac n cheese sauce, but only this vid explains WHY it works. Now I’ll never mess up mac n cheese again.

  • @praetorfenix69
    @praetorfenix69 Před 4 lety +652

    One thing I discovered recently is that "smoked gouda" sold in stores usually has sodium citrate or some other emulsifier in it as well; it's basically super fancy american cheese. So you could use that instead of kraft slices if you were so inclined.

    • @KvltKommando
      @KvltKommando Před 3 lety +87

      i imagine the proportions of sodium citrate is probably a lot lower though so it might not work as well

    • @grantflippin7808
      @grantflippin7808 Před 2 lety +40

      Remember that craft had to convince the us government that American cheese wasn't really cheese

    • @finnpendleton4615
      @finnpendleton4615 Před 2 lety +4

      I might try that.

    • @GlacierMoonDragon
      @GlacierMoonDragon Před 2 lety

      I would just use pasta to thicken the milk

    • @popphoenixh
      @popphoenixh Před 2 lety +5

      @@grantflippin7808 it is labeled as a "cheese product" here in the US

  • @yesntcroissant
    @yesntcroissant Před 4 lety +485

    "Sauce as smooth as honey, which happens to be the sponsor of this video"
    That was smooth as honey

    • @arsonality3797
      @arsonality3797 Před 3 lety +41

      Which happens to be the sponsor of this comment

    • @yunaneomi
      @yunaneomi Před 3 lety +7

      That was smooth as honey,

    • @zeebeeplayz
      @zeebeeplayz Před 3 lety +4

      Honeys smooth?

    • @terminalfloof
      @terminalfloof Před 2 lety +1

      @@yunaneomi Which happens to be the sponsor of this reply.

    • @vicnent651
      @vicnent651 Před 2 lety

      @@terminalfloof that was smooth as honey

  • @KatiaSwift
    @KatiaSwift Před 3 lety +19

    This recipe absolutely nailed it for my wife and I - though I've always been suspicious of cheese slices, they worked like a dream and ended our grainy, watery mac and cheese problem once and for all. Bless you, Adam!

  • @Jasmineisnotonfire
    @Jasmineisnotonfire Před 3 lety +70

    Made this as a side for dinner tonight and it was great! It’s everything I’ve always been looking for in a mac and cheese. It has all the sharper complex flavors without having to add the American cheese to emulsify!! Adding this to the recipe rotation for sure

  • @ryanhall8770
    @ryanhall8770 Před 4 lety +636

    “You saved $4.20”
    Wow Adam good job

  • @bubag1010
    @bubag1010 Před 4 lety +329

    You'd think we'd have some frozen peas memes

  • @swozzlesticks3068
    @swozzlesticks3068 Před 2 lety +3

    5:09
    Adam saved 420. What a baller, I didn't even know it was in trouble.

  • @ministig63ace
    @ministig63ace Před 3 lety +9

    I'm always skeptical about cooking videos online but when I watched Adam's videos, his instructions are so clear and thorough and I actually tried it myself and let me tell you, it was amazingly delicious!

  • @selamaadh955
    @selamaadh955 Před 4 lety +355

    2:53 “the sauce curdled, it’s broken” why did that hurt ?

  • @veziusthethird
    @veziusthethird Před 4 lety +540

    remember, everyone who comments right now 2 minutes after this was uploaded haven't watched the video

  • @SynthWaveSC
    @SynthWaveSC Před 3 lety +272

    jesus his inhaling is making me go crazy 😬

  • @SilverWolfMax
    @SilverWolfMax Před 3 lety +33

    I made this today following every step you took and I have to say, that was one delicious plate of mac and cheese, thanks for the recipe Adam.

  • @frank-bj7nc
    @frank-bj7nc Před 4 lety +2022

    I'm going to pretend that his "thank you honey" was directed towards me. You're welcome sweetie.

    • @p_killer71
      @p_killer71 Před 3 lety +28

      87kadn I don’t think it wasn’t meant to be funny so no need to be a dick

    • @finderrio
      @finderrio Před 3 lety +42

      @87kadn LOL LOL YOU SAID THE THING THE NOT FUNNY THING HAHA YOU'RE SO FUNNY

    • @finderrio
      @finderrio Před 3 lety +25

      @87kadn how tf is this reddit

    • @finderrio
      @finderrio Před 3 lety +13

      @87kadn i mean why was the comment reddit

    • @Daniel_Productions
      @Daniel_Productions Před 3 lety +9

      What gay phrase lmaoo

  • @dude157
    @dude157 Před 4 lety +62

    I appreciate the UK translations.

  • @PinkCircleO8
    @PinkCircleO8 Před rokem +2

    I tried the sodium citrate version with cheddar...oh my gosh. I finally have a mac and cheese recipe I can use that isn't grainy and tastes CHEESY. Like that punch of cheese. Because the times I made mac and cheese, I really haven't been able to taste the cheese and it would be grainy. After close to 13 years of when I first attempted homemade mac and cheese at the age of 15, I finally have one to use that I enjoy.

  • @juliathefast
    @juliathefast Před 3 lety +42

    Oh my God, Adam. I think you're a freaking life saver for beginner home cooks like myself. I'll be honest, I didn't measure out any of my ingredients, sort of eyeballed it because mistakes make the cooking pretty anyway. If I was into social media, I'd definitely show you. Holy crap, this was so helpful and so easy and super convenient! Thank you for the educational cooking videos. Because of this channel, I might read more about food science.

  • @stagelights_
    @stagelights_ Před 4 lety +328

    "this is called american cheese in the US, the brits call it a cheese slice"
    ive always called it square cheese, because its cheese that is a square

    • @booty_hunter4207
      @booty_hunter4207 Před 3 lety +17

      So is every other slice of cheese bruh

    • @zakay_
      @zakay_ Před 3 lety +6

      @@booty_hunter4207 i wouldn't be so sure

    • @excaliber2845
      @excaliber2845 Před 3 lety +1

      @@booty_hunter4207 r u sure about thay

    • @cbomb60
      @cbomb60 Před 3 lety +2

      @@booty_hunter4207 But what about slices of round cheese, or rectangles?

    • @debrucey
      @debrucey Před 3 lety +22

      I’d call it plastic cheese to distinguish it from packaged slices of actual cheese that you can also buy

  • @oliveoiI
    @oliveoiI Před 4 lety +212

    He must’ve used some sodium citrate to get the sponsorship transition that smooth!

    • @dg5450
      @dg5450 Před 4 lety +10

      Your profile picture makes this comment so much better

    • @vividsaintttt
      @vividsaintttt Před 4 lety +1

      @@dg5450 true af

    • @that_kaii
      @that_kaii Před 4 lety +1

      No he used NaCHO

    • @wadribrab751
      @wadribrab751 Před 3 lety +2

      @@that_kaii haha nice

  • @legochickenguy4938
    @legochickenguy4938 Před 3 lety +1

    This is lowkey the best recipe on the entire channel. It just works and it works perfectly, while leaving plenty of room for creativity. I used white cheddar and it worked incredibly.

  • @juliathefast
    @juliathefast Před 3 lety +8

    I tried this and it was so much better than trying to make a roux. I'm very new to cooking so I'm not familiar with making sauces, I usually just make a roux. It's so nice to learn a bit of food science to help me out with cooking. The way you and Kenji go about things is my favorite way to learn about food! Maybe if you haven't already, you can do video essays on good food science books you've probably read? Anyway, thanks! This was delicious!

  • @Rolzhey
    @Rolzhey Před 4 lety +146

    I love sharp cheddar, if it gets sharp enough it becomes safe for lactose intolerant people, or so ive observed with my own finicky gut

    • @brwi1
      @brwi1 Před 4 lety +24

      The more cheese ages the less lactose it has

    • @teacakesandjuice7839
      @teacakesandjuice7839 Před 4 lety +2

      Knife cheddar has entered the chat*

    • @i.liad.a
      @i.liad.a Před 4 lety +11

      Hard cheeses like parmesan are safe for lactose intolerant people as well. The older a cheese, the sharper and less soft it becomes, and the the more whatever lactose it originally had has been broken down by enzymes in the cheese. Science!

    • @jorgwunderlich-pfeiffer1985
      @jorgwunderlich-pfeiffer1985 Před 4 lety +1

      @@i.liad.a Lactose is not broken down by enzymes, but by the bacteria that age the cheese. The enzymes that are used during cheese production are the curdling agent for the milk.

    • @Theorimlig
      @Theorimlig Před 4 lety +1

      @@jorgwunderlich-pfeiffer1985 The bacteria break down lactose using enzymes though.

  • @AlbertMCYT
    @AlbertMCYT Před 4 lety +320

    Why I silk my Cheese before making Mac n Cheese

  • @Apocagen
    @Apocagen Před 3 lety +9

    I used this cheese but with some sauteed cauliflower instead of macaroni and it was absolutely fantastic. Thanks!

  • @begonekneecaps1072
    @begonekneecaps1072 Před 3 lety +79

    I watched that "Adam Ragusea breathes" video and now I can always hear it

    • @actualegg
      @actualegg Před 3 lety

      czcams.com/video/8zra_fMjxzw/video.html

  • @pengfeidong5268
    @pengfeidong5268 Před 4 lety +364

    Adam releases this as I’m making Mac and cheese and I realize I’m committing a sin in the eyes of god and man.

  • @matthewschmitt4421
    @matthewschmitt4421 Před 4 lety +84

    Thank you for never shutting up about heterogeneous food, you finally made me realize that texture is something that makes me incredibly nauseous ever since I was a kid. Its far easier now to find food I like and can stomach that is still flavorful and healthy now that I realize I'm an odd duck who has a strong bias towards homogeneous food

  • @bakai2066
    @bakai2066 Před 2 lety +4

    It actually came out well, it looks soupy but then thickened but was still smooth and soooo good

  • @IcewhipRoxx
    @IcewhipRoxx Před 3 lety +1

    I was a little worried I ruined mine because it was so thin, so I'm glad you included that tip on spotting grainy-ness on the sides of the pan when stirring. That helped a lot! My husband loved it!

  • @likestoospooge
    @likestoospooge Před 4 lety +92

    Perfect timing. I needed to make lunch just as this popped up. Hands down the best stovetop Mac I’ve ever made. My whole family just demolished it. I used in addition part asiago. Some hotdogs for the kids and a drizzle of truffle oil for my wife. Thanks man! Love your channel. 😁

    • @likestoospooge
      @likestoospooge Před 4 lety +2

      bruvzki No, because half the cheese was real sharp cheddar and asiago. Plus some seasoning. It’s only had the creamy goodness that American cheese gives. If it just tasted like American cheese I wouldn’t like it. 😉

  • @Kskillz2
    @Kskillz2 Před 4 lety +212

    Babish: Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
    Adam Ragusea‪: W‬hite Wine
    Chef John: Some Cayenne
    Joshua Weissman: Kwispy

  • @brianh2287
    @brianh2287 Před 3 lety +1

    This recipe is simply amazing, and it couldn't be any easier. I wish I had seen this method years ago. Thanks Adam !

  • @supersonicdiesel4836
    @supersonicdiesel4836 Před 3 lety +3

    This recipe is pure genius. Just two or three slices of processed cheese can make any cheesy pasta seem like a restaurant-quality dish, because the sauce just becomes so silky. My next plan is to use this to perfect Caccio e Pepe, since I always have an issue of parmesan clumping in the sauce

  • @mikeyskilton6876
    @mikeyskilton6876 Před 4 lety +21

    4:40 transition as smooth as RAID SHADOW LEGENDS

  • @shaquilleoneal117
    @shaquilleoneal117 Před 4 lety +25

    I think Adam has the best strategy for being the best dad, teacher, cook, and youtuber. What a legend.

  • @uwezimmermann5427
    @uwezimmermann5427 Před 3 lety +1

    I had first to make my own sodium citrate from citric acid and baking soda, but it worked. And it's great!

  • @Growlibi
    @Growlibi Před 2 lety

    You are a godsent for including both types of measurements for those of us that are not familiar with the American ones. Thank you!

  • @el_music0
    @el_music0 Před 4 lety +55

    How dare you assume I will actually wait for it to cool to “eating temperature” It is my intention to devour this and enjoy every bite while burning my mouth 😤

    • @taylorbritt499
      @taylorbritt499 Před 3 lety +5

      This may be sacrilege, but I stick my homemade mac n cheese in the freezer for a little bit to cool down before eating. I am also impatient when it comes to food but the freezer cuts down cooling time by a lot lol.

    • @Den-jy7yq
      @Den-jy7yq Před 3 lety +3

      @@taylorbritt499 But this would hurt your freezer and your electrical bills lol

    • @taylorbritt499
      @taylorbritt499 Před 3 lety +2

      @@Den-jy7yq ???? How?? My freezer is already running, keeping my other food frozen. It doesn't use anymore electricity than it's already using. 😂

    • @Den-jy7yq
      @Den-jy7yq Před 3 lety +5

      @@taylorbritt499
      Putting piping hot stuff in the freezer damages it, and putting hot items in the fridge in general also uses up more electricity and charges more in your bills

    • @kaitlyn__L
      @kaitlyn__L Před 2 lety

      @@Den-jy7yq that’s not been true since the 80s or so, vintage equipment can be overwhelmed this way but modern stuff can handle it and in fact many nations’ health agencies now recommend sticking hot stuff in the fridge while hot if you’re planning to keep it in the fridge anyway. It cools quicker (and therefore with less opportunities for microbial growth) than leaving it out at room temp and being vigilant about putting it in the fridge (another potential danger point if you overshoot it).
      Yes you might use slightly more electricity, but fridge and freezer use much less power than say a TV and computer, and if you’re only doing it briefly to speed up cooling it’s barely more than 10-20 minutes of extra running the compressor.

  • @thunderfieldcastle
    @thunderfieldcastle Před 4 lety +14

    Using cheese slices to make this is such a brilliant idea-yet another one from your channel. I honestly haven’t seen anyone else on CZcams produce such great food-related content so consistently-it’s incredibly rare for me to find one of your recipes/ideas I don’t want to make myself (I just love your overall cooking “philosophy”, for want of a better word).

  • @TizonaAmanthia
    @TizonaAmanthia Před 2 lety +2

    I made this tonight, to raving reviews. i'm not a mac lover, but my family is, and we all agree it's almost identical in flavor profile to the Kraft stuff. but i get to use ANY pasta I want. home made even! but any pasta is better than the stuff in the boxes. same with the cheeeeeese.
    So thanks for making this recipe so i can make my family happy. that look of satisfaction and appeasement from my boyfriend was great.

  • @cst4129
    @cst4129 Před rokem

    I think you are my favorite youtuber!!! My daughter and I have been cooking your recipes this week. God bless!!!

  • @benjamintran5562
    @benjamintran5562 Před 4 lety +65

    Adam in last mac and cheese video; "I will never make it in any other way since this is so good!"
    Adam now:

    • @YaamFel
      @YaamFel Před 4 lety +15

      Well he's still making the cheese sauce more or less the same way, and i'm sure he still makes it in the oven for himself. He said he makes this version for his children, and he probably wanted to make this for people who don't have an oven, while reviving an older video for his larger audience and giving himself some leeway with an easier video before a bigger project (supposedly). Inb4 "r/wOoOoOsh"

    • @aragusea
      @aragusea  Před 4 lety +42

      By “this way” I meant with sodium citrate, which is also how I’m making it in this video.

    • @benjamintran5562
      @benjamintran5562 Před 4 lety +5

      @@aragusea gocchu, i was just trying to make a joke lol

    • @JT-ct2bn
      @JT-ct2bn Před 4 lety +4

      @@aragusea why are you recycling recipes?

    • @aragusea
      @aragusea  Před 4 lety +22

      @@JT-ct2bn The last video was for baked mac & cheese. When I made it, a lot of people asked me for a stovetop recipe. So I gave them one.

  • @oofmodzz8101
    @oofmodzz8101 Před 4 lety +79

    Is no one going to talk about how he saved $4.20

  • @Wren6991
    @Wren6991 Před 3 lety +3

    Just tried this, it was a life changing experience, in the sense that I could feel my arteries go down by 1 size
    Tasted good too

  • @jeanineskitchen2607
    @jeanineskitchen2607 Před 3 měsíci

    I made this its so delish ,and i bought sodium citrate and now i never fail!!!
    thanks Adam!
    😊

  • @DK2ez
    @DK2ez Před 4 lety +5

    Hey Adam, really appreciate when you show when things don't work or when you don't do something. I always read why I should do this or that during while cooking but it's never mentioned why it's important or what will happen if you don't. Keep up the great vids!

  • @owenhey3187
    @owenhey3187 Před 4 lety +9

    Thank you for this!!! I had bought the sodium citrate after your baked mac and cheese video (which turned out amazing), but I also wanted a recipe for when I wanted some quick and easy mac. This is perfect!

  • @TheMilitantHorse
    @TheMilitantHorse Před 2 lety +1

    This has been perhaps my favorite of his recipes. I love making subtle changes to the flavors. I used a smoked gouda and bacon cheddar once and made the near meatiest, gooiest Mac ever. This recipe is my cornerstone now lmao.
    Fun fact! You can absolutely make this in a microwave! Boil your pasta in the microwave, find a way to strain the noodles, then instead of consistent mixing, nuke for 20-30 secs and keep stirring, nuking, stirring, nuking. You can get the near same effect by doin that.

  • @RikoLime
    @RikoLime Před 3 lety

    I like how you also show what happens if you mess up, how to recognize it, and either how to fix it or when to recognize to move on

  • @teddycaldwell6005
    @teddycaldwell6005 Před 4 lety +6

    As a british person myself most people call it 'Burger Cheese' that and mac and cheese is the only thing we use it for.

  • @michaelbassili4055
    @michaelbassili4055 Před 4 lety +29

    Day 481: I emerge from my crypt ready for my meal of fig and bamboo. I reach for my Herbs du Provence and sprinkle some directly into my wide gullet. The pandemic has consumed me, just as I will consume these herbs...

  • @chawndel8279
    @chawndel8279 Před rokem

    I love that you include mistakes in your videos, it honestly makes it so there's less pressure to be perfect, and I'm so much more likely to try something.

  • @daffyrwt
    @daffyrwt Před 2 lety

    After months of knowing about this i FINALLY made a batch of mac and cheese using sodium citrate and HOLY COW! It's the best mac and cheese I've ever made, no joke. Thank you for this video.

  • @analisenyland1270
    @analisenyland1270 Před 4 lety +6

    I’d been using tips from your original baked Mac and cheese recipe and everyone I bring it to loves it! Even my father in law who’s an amazing Cajun chef really enjoys it. My secret is the processed cheese you told me about and mixing leftover cornbread crumbs with Panko for a topping. A good sweet and savory combo.
    Thanks for all the videos! You inspire a lot of my passion for cooking.

  • @pixyl827
    @pixyl827 Před 4 lety +43

    2:06 when you forget how to use a spoon

    • @aragusea
      @aragusea  Před 4 lety +20

      I was using the other end to stir the cheese sauce.

    • @pixyl827
      @pixyl827 Před 4 lety +15

      @@aragusea I know it was just a joke

    • @MetaBloxer
      @MetaBloxer Před 3 lety +5

      Cereal just because 10x more difficult and 20x more time-consuming to eat.

    • @Dumbassfish63
      @Dumbassfish63 Před 3 lety +1

      @Adam Ragusea
      He was joking

  • @ariel2802
    @ariel2802 Před 3 lety +1

    this recipe is literally life changing

  • @pajanyadav-
    @pajanyadav- Před 3 lety +2

    This guy is an amazing chef! And a amazing person, too (from what I can make out of from the videos!) Proud of how far u hv come, Adam!

  • @derekj54
    @derekj54 Před 4 lety +4

    my favorite cooking show of all time was good eats because Alton not only shows you how to cook but explains why, that always meant so much to me, this made me feel a lot like that, the little bits of knowledge and science goes a long way

  • @corahoshi
    @corahoshi Před 4 lety +12

    Made this recipe today!!! I went out to the store and bought some "fancy" Asiago and it was so delicious!!! I can't believe that homemade Mac n cheese could be so creamy- it's amazing to turn one of my favorite comforte foods into a decadent experience hehe. Thank you again for the simple easy recipe!!

  • @dangkendompe4553
    @dangkendompe4553 Před 4 lety +1

    I tried this and this is actually the best Mac and cheese I have ever had! Thanks so much for this recipe!

  • @GeorgiaRailfan55
    @GeorgiaRailfan55 Před 3 lety +3

    1:16 That cheese comes from my town. Berry College is right down the road from me. I might have even seen the cow that came from.

  • @DrachenYT
    @DrachenYT Před 4 lety +5

    Nice going, Adam. You release this video just three days after I try your baked mac and cheese recipe...
    Seriously though, thanks a bunch. I enjoyed the baked, but stovetop has always been my preferred method. After learning about your recipes and the wonders of sodium citrate, I'm quite excited to try this and make it from scratch. Never enough cheese.

  • @thearea51raidwasboring
    @thearea51raidwasboring Před 4 lety +32

    "Okay, kids! It's 4 P.M.! Time for the extra leftovers of today's recipe!"

  • @killerguppy2988
    @killerguppy2988 Před 3 lety +2

    Tried this out, and it was super yummy, quick, easy, and cheap! I've seen other recipes that use an emulsifier, but it never dawned on me to just use the excess emulsifiers already in processed cheese!
    Some changes I made were to use the Parm/seasoned panko instead of plain, and adding to the sauce before tossing w/ pasta:
    1/8 tsp - store-bought cayenne chili powder (could probably use a dash of Frank's Red Hot instead)
    1/4 tsp - salt
    1/4 tsp - fresh ground black pepper
    1/4 tsp - store-bought mustard powder
    Next time I'm going to try adding a pinch of fresh garlic powder or fresh onion powder, and some crumbled thick bacon or grilled chicken.

  • @anthonyshelley6083
    @anthonyshelley6083 Před rokem +1

    I used these ratios for cheese sauce for cheesy potatoes last night. 1 1/2 cups instead of 1/2 for all the ingredients. Oh my god that was the easiest I've ever made sauce and so good. 😍

  • @jeanskipper6445
    @jeanskipper6445 Před 4 lety +3

    I love how professional he is with his videos without coming across too serious

  • @BlackCharlyGR
    @BlackCharlyGR Před 4 lety +12

    Thanks for this recipe! I used gluten free pasta and this was the perfect way for me to make gluten free mac and cheese as my dad prefers not to eat gluten. I was really surprised with how good the result was in contrast to how quick and easy it was. Keep up the great work!

  • @CHamlin86
    @CHamlin86 Před 3 lety +1

    I just made a big pot of this with gruyere and smoked gouda along with the processed cheese. Turned out great!

  • @aosundragonkiller11
    @aosundragonkiller11 Před rokem

    I finally got around to trying this recipe and holy Christ it is amazing. Heading the panko on top makes it unbelievably delicious

  • @EmaA-pu7nc
    @EmaA-pu7nc Před 4 lety +4

    Just recreated it from home. Everyone loved it. Great job, Adam!

  • @JLJohnson
    @JLJohnson Před 4 lety +3

    Hey, Adam. We’ve been watching your stuff for a few weeks now. We spend too much time on CZcams and rarely act on ads but today my wife and I both signed up for Honey. Looking forward to trying this recipe on our super picky kiddo.

  • @Neltharak
    @Neltharak Před 3 lety

    Really appreciate that you add metric to this. Thanks !

  • @sarahviola9147
    @sarahviola9147 Před 3 lety

    every single time. the smoothest transition into a promo. i never see it coming

  • @austindavis2406
    @austindavis2406 Před 11 měsíci +3

    It's always the little things in recipes that bother me, like when they say "you have to stir constantly" or "have to add this ingredient at this certain rate" but never elaborate. I appreciate that Adam proves why you should or shouldn't do these things

  • @dernopps
    @dernopps Před 4 lety +14

    "smooth as honey, which is the sponsor of this video..."
    Smooth indeed... 😂

  • @nickw6252
    @nickw6252 Před rokem

    You taught me so much in such a short video. I was able to make some great home made mac and cheese for my family so quickly, and they loved it too! Thank you!

  • @zanzabar7878
    @zanzabar7878 Před 2 měsíci

    Just wanted to say thank you! Finally a recipe that worked for me (the roux method never worked for me). Made it twice in 4 days