I've always been taught you put the noodles in a collinder to get the extra water out after the noodles are cooked then put it back in the pot and add all your seasoning packets, butter, extra cheese whatever else and stir as it all melts onto the noodles. Trust me on this, it tastes amazing.
@recoveringsoul755
Жыл бұрын
Yes that's the standard way. But whenever we cook pasta we are supposed to save some of the pasta water to put back in. The starch in the water helps to emulsify the sauce or something. This method doesn't have any EXTRA water to drain off. I guess they kept measuring until they figured out the right amount. When I'm out of milk I've used plain unsweetened yogurt or sour cream instead. That makes it pretty creamy too. And I like putting some shredded cheese on top.
@Anti-HyperLink
Жыл бұрын
Why the fuck wouldn't you do that? That's how you cook pasta. You drain the water. What you just described is literally the only way to make it. Those are the instructions.
@yahushahamashiachiswarlike
Жыл бұрын
you missing out on that pasta water
@Sly-Moose
Жыл бұрын
PEOPLE AREN'T STRAINING THEIR MAC & CHEESE?! 😱
@100nanay
Жыл бұрын
I was taught to bring the water to a boil 1st then add the pasta/elbows. 🤯
@r.j.bedore9884
Жыл бұрын
For anyone interested, the extra starch from the cooking of the pasta (which would normally be thrown out when you strain the noodles) is what makes it so creamy. It acts as an emulsifier so that the fat from the butter and cheese mixes with the water and milk to make a homogeneous sauce. That is why the instructions on the box tell you to strain the noodles, but not to rinse them. The little bit of extra starch left on the noodles helps the sauce come together. That's also what the white powder in the microwavable Easy Mac is for, starch to help make the sauce. For those who like to make it from scratch with just pasta, real cheese, and milk or cream, you can achieve similar results by adding some of the pasta cooking water back into the sauce. Start by using a little less water than you normally would to cook the pasta, then scoop the pasta out of the water when its done cooking instead of straining it into a colander. Then let the pasta water continue to boil for a couple of minutes to concentrate the startch. Save that in a heat safe bowl and pour some bit by bit into your cheese and milk mixture until you get the desired creaminess. This is also the secret to how authentic Fettuccine Alfredo is so creamy from just butter, parmesan, and a bit of hot concentrated pasta water to melt and emulsify the butter and parmesan together. Enjoy.
@Trauma_Economy
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for these tips!
@r.j.bedore9884
Жыл бұрын
@@Trauma_Economy You're welcome!
@rickdavis32
Жыл бұрын
I love it when someone gives the chem side of it🥰
@onradioactivewaves
Жыл бұрын
Everything you said sounded ok EXCEPT that my authentic Alfredo definitely also uses a large amount of heavy cream.
@r.j.bedore9884
Жыл бұрын
@@onradioactivewaves Sorry to have to give you the bad news, but if your Alfredo has heavy cream in it then it is NOT authentic Fettuccine Alfredo. You can Google it pretty easily and discover that the only ingredients are fettuccine noodles, butter, and parmesan cheese. That is literally the recipe as described by the Italian restaurant owner who created the dish. Several famous people visited Alfredo di Lelio's restaurants, including prominent Hollywood actors. When they got home to America and tried to have the dish recreated, they added heavy cream to the recipe because they were going off only a description of the dish and how it tasted and had trouble getting it right without the cream since they didn't know the process of making it. The "Alfredo" sauce most Americans are familiar with is actually closer to a mornay or bechamel sauce than the sauce on authentic Fettuccine Alfredo.
@spookyplaguedoctor5714
Жыл бұрын
If you start making the boxed variety I recommend shells and cheese, shells have such a nice texture and become little cheese bowls.
@hazeltifiaeh6196
Жыл бұрын
I love shells
@itsshrimp91
Жыл бұрын
Bruh both of you joined youtube when I was like 8 😂
@spookyplaguedoctor5714
Жыл бұрын
@@itsshrimp91 yeah? Can't like or comment on videos otherwise
@itsshrimp91
Жыл бұрын
@@spookyplaguedoctor5714 hey no offense meant, I just find it insane how old youtube is, which with me being 19, feels ancient.
@scottbruce7423
Жыл бұрын
Here in Canada we have spicy Kraft Dinner. That flavor is da bomb. The noddles are thicker macaroni and the cheese powder is delish with only a tiny kick to it
@jtsholtod.79
Жыл бұрын
I've never understood why the instructions say to drain and return the noodles to the pan when making the sauce. I drain the noodles, then use the hot empty pot to melt the butter, add the milk and cheese powder, and simmer until creamy. Then I add back in the noodles. It's so much better this way. Fun fact: Kraft Mac and Cheese in Canada used to be called Kraft Dinner, but is now simply known as KD.
@chelseacarpenter2302
Жыл бұрын
Same!!!! I've been doing it this way for years!
@wyomajacob3405
Жыл бұрын
I used to drain the water. Thanks for letting me know I was doing it wrong.
@kimyona9746
Жыл бұрын
Kevin Durant?
@Zuo__
Жыл бұрын
Kraft/Dinner ratio?
@festafreak
Жыл бұрын
This is the way I do it. I like the sauce hot and well mixed. I also add a tiny bit of cheese whiz and if feeling adventurous, a small bit of imperial cheese.
@Just_a_commenter
Жыл бұрын
I'm all for a more rich and creamy option for Mac and Cheese, or just Kraft Dinner as we refer to it up here in Canada, so I'm gonna try it tonight. Looks delightful. :3
@MsOkayAwesome
Жыл бұрын
Another fun fact: Canadians eat the most Kraft Mac and Cheese out of any country in the world. 55% more annually than Americans! We love our KD 🧡
@Just_a_commenter
Жыл бұрын
@@MsOkayAwesomeGotta be KD c:
@jb6409
Жыл бұрын
@@Just_a_commenterhow did it taste?
@Tiewaz
Жыл бұрын
I would suggest melting the butter and mixing it with the powdered cheese first to make sure it's all homogenized well. Then cook it all together. I have invariably had problems with powdered stuff clumping no matter how long I'd cook stuff for. Discovered if you mix the powders with fats/oils before you let water touch the powder, it mixes so much better.
@randybugger3006
Жыл бұрын
After boiling the noodles, drain them in a colander and then rinse them with hot water. Now return them to the cooking pot, add 1/4 stick of butter (it's a lot, yeah) and the cheese powder then mix until the cheese is as dispersed as you can get it. Now add 1/4 cup of milk and mix again. Any unincorporated cheese powder should dissolve into the milk. Add more milk if it's too thick for your liking, but don't go overboard or the cheese will wash off your noodles
@damianmlamb
11 ай бұрын
Gotta mix soon at it hits the liquid your not being fast enough
@LuckSpinner
Жыл бұрын
"When you make the grown up version" Sir, all mac n' cheese is super sophisticated at any age. I will die on this hill! 🧀 🤣🤣🤣
@Snarkyhippie
Жыл бұрын
Word. When I finally get rich, I'll just buy more boxes of mac n' cheese.
@fanime1
Жыл бұрын
Here are my tips. Wait for the water to boil before adding the pasta. Once the pasta is your desired softness, drain it and then IMMEDIATELY and quickly stir the butter into the pasta. The heat from the pasta and the constant stirring emulsifies the butter. Once the butter is melted, stir in the cheese package. Once that's as mixed in as you can get, now you add the amount of milk asked on the package. You'll get the same creaminess without having to use 2 packages.
@PoorMan84
Жыл бұрын
So the regular way then
@Ena48145
Жыл бұрын
@@PoorMan84Lol right
@Ena48145
Жыл бұрын
Best way is to skip the milk and add a ton of shredded cheddar cheese and a dash of heavy cream. Adding milk to it makes it so soupy and flavorless 🤮
@PoorMan84
Жыл бұрын
@@Ena48145 lol long explanation to say just do it regular and you'll get the same results less soupy
@Arc_Viper
Жыл бұрын
I honestly thought everyone did it this way
@Porows
Жыл бұрын
I grew up with making Kraft until I figured out I was lactose intolerant and now seeing this hurts so much Edit: Guys thanks for the tips now I can Enjoy Kraft without spending extra money on lactaid pills
@Soulflwr1
Жыл бұрын
Get u some Lactaid pills. Take one before eating. Then no problems later. 😊
@brib6046
Жыл бұрын
Use a non dairy milk. That’s what I do
@Porows
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip
@Soulflwr1
Жыл бұрын
@@Porows np
@Soulflwr1
Жыл бұрын
@Porows I keep a few in my purse for cheesecake or ice cream too. 😋
@xDomino923
Жыл бұрын
I LOVE THE “come here.” AHHHHH! edit: in chef jordan we trust! 💯
@INeEdAtHeRaPiSt.-.
Жыл бұрын
The fact that he just straight up ate it while it was steaming 💀
@Judgemenalspider
Жыл бұрын
THAT WOULD HURT
@king_halcyon
Жыл бұрын
Ikr.
@peehandshihtzu
Жыл бұрын
Who needs taste buds? It's all about the texture! :)
@Judgemenalspider
Жыл бұрын
@@peehandshihtzu 😢😢😢
@peehandshihtzu
Жыл бұрын
@@Judgemenalspider 😅😅😅
@livvyyyyyyy23
Жыл бұрын
jordan doesnt only give fast food hacks but also restaurant hacks, food hacks, and life hacks. He’s officially the best life hack channel there is* edit: i take that back everything is better than 5 minute crafts so he’s officially the best life hack channel there is
@sapphire_54
Жыл бұрын
He's the live saver of KZitem shorts
@jakesevern0825
Жыл бұрын
True
@1WONYOUNG1SM
Жыл бұрын
Nah he always was better than 5 minute craft.
@xtxerm4101
Жыл бұрын
Everything is better than 5 minute crafts and 5 minute crafts is just every useless and dumb diy project
@livvyyyyyyy23
Жыл бұрын
@@xtxerm4101 fair i was just saying that he’s 5 minute crafts (as in life hacks) but way better.
@jimwormmaster
Жыл бұрын
Just made this a couple of days ago, turned out great. The leftovers used to be too dry, but these were good still. Not as creamy left over, but still good. I added some smoked sausage for extra yum.
@damianmlamb
11 ай бұрын
Brooooooooo try Oscar Mayer cheese Hot Dogs sliced up I bet it'll melt your mind
@jimwormmaster
11 ай бұрын
@@damianmlamb Never tried the cheese ones before, but maybe I'll give it a try. Though I have the other half the sausage in the freezer to use first, lol
@robdobson5419
7 ай бұрын
I love the Johnsonville Better Cheddar precooked sausages. Or even a half pound of fried up bacon with all the grease. I usually add a can of bag of frozen sweet corn too.
@Constellation8973
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jordan by showing us the ways of your mistakes and your knowledge
@pizza-brain
2 ай бұрын
Just made this, and I’ve gotta say, adding shredded cheese to the mix really made it something special
@dm1jd
Жыл бұрын
If I saw literally anyone else do this I wouldnt trust them, for some reason I just trust this man
@peehandshihtzu
Жыл бұрын
Eventually a company will buy him and he'll use his powers for evil marketing practices. I mean it always ends up that way. :)
@adventofnull
Жыл бұрын
@@peehandshihtzuwhen that happens, it's up to us to continue the legacy...
@peehandshihtzu
Жыл бұрын
@@adventofnull LOL, I hope it doesn't. :)
@frozone-yeah
Жыл бұрын
You see this is why I subbed to your channel. I’m learning so much that I’ve never found out before in my life either. I will keep this in mind. Maybe this is what they meant by Kraft being the cheesiest and many of us have been doing it wrong this whole time. 😳 Myself included. 😪
@Noirrrx4DAReal
5 ай бұрын
Ok ?
@roxanafloressantiago1848
Жыл бұрын
I followed you instructions to a T, total game changer. I didn't have cheddar cheese so I used Mozzarella. It was SOOOOOO GOOOOD!!❤❤❤
@LouMosin
Жыл бұрын
My grandma taught me to boil water with salt (however much you prefer) and wait for it to boil. I added a bit of butter to the water. Then, I cooked Kraft Dinner for 8 minutes and drained the noodles. Afterwards, I put the pot on low heat and added a generous spoonful of butter, waiting for it to melt. I poured in roughly the same amount of milk as the butter, mixed the powder with the milk and butter inside the still-hot pot until it was thick and well combined, and then added the noodles. The result tasted just like the original, despite claims it had been changed.
@Yourlocalgay1
6 ай бұрын
Well the correct amount of salt is make it taste like the ocean but I’m Italian so you do you lol
@LouMosin
6 ай бұрын
@@Yourlocalgay1 The salt evaporates as the water boils, it hardly affects taste If at all, It's used mostly for helping the water boil point rise faster.
@Yourlocalgay1
6 ай бұрын
@@LouMosin it does affect the taste you’re not adding enough. It’s goal isn’t to help the water boil it’s to season the noodles before you add sauce
@LouMosin
6 ай бұрын
@@Yourlocalgay1 I'm not trying to speed up 8-minute noodles into 1-minute & I'm not trying to pre-season my kraft dinner with a handful of salt that'll evaporate, There's hardly any effect In it's taste. What you should be asking yourself is do you wash your pasta off you're probably tasting starch assuming it's salt, or you're tasting the fuckton of salt you poured into it
@Yourlocalgay1
6 ай бұрын
@@LouMosin it is salt. Salt it like the ocean and tell me if you taste a difference. Literally cooked it today. Tastes better. Also, who in their right mind would wash off macaroni noodles from a box. Like I said before though, it doesn’t speed up the boiling. It makes it a higher temperature which means it cooks faster but the time it takes to boil isn’t affected.
@AerialHoopGuy
Жыл бұрын
That looks delicious! I learnt to make it in a similar way, but no water, just milk (one box = two cups of milk), and add additional cheese.
@RyonMugen
Жыл бұрын
Is additional cheese necessary??
@AerialHoopGuy
Жыл бұрын
@@RyonMugen You can never have too much cheese. 😜
@hettiesimpson
Жыл бұрын
Riiiight, the starch in the pasta water is incorporated into the sauce this way, brilliant 👏 ❤
@TaylorAmelia
11 ай бұрын
I’ve been making it this way for years. With onions and garlic sautéed in a pan, the. Ground beef, then once cooked, drain fat and add to your cooked and ready Kraft dinner (that’s what we call it in canada lol)
@SarafinaSummers
7 ай бұрын
Add a zip of Worcestershire sauce for a little bit of. Oh yeah with out too much extra work. :-) Gives it that hamburger helper taste.
@godlvl1
7 ай бұрын
You CAN use half the ingredient and only use 1 box, that means 1 and 1/2 cup of water, 1/2 cup of milk, 1 table spoon of butter and other spices you might want to add.
@gobosMommy
Жыл бұрын
we buy kraft delux and add milk, butter and more cheese. honestly, i dont know why we dont just make it from scratch at that point, but it's still delicious!!
@ibluejeans6858
Жыл бұрын
The one secret i always use is to follow the recipe on the box as-is, but replace 2tblspoons of butter with 2 ounces of cream cheese. The cream cheese packets have separators for ounces like butter does for tablespoons. Its so much better than the regular boxed mac n cheese for zero extra effort. Add pepper to taste if you dont like the creaminess as strong.
@katherinegaston5229
Жыл бұрын
There it is! Yep cream cheese so much better than butter
@Coolman-nu2lm
Жыл бұрын
why not both?@@katherinegaston5229
@peehandshihtzu
Жыл бұрын
I see a lot of good advice here in the comments. I personally am a fan of draining the water and saving a bit aside to make the cheese but I also rinse the noodles afterward to get rid of the starch and firm the noodle. When recombined with the starched sauce it attracts to the noodle and hits differently on the taste buds (which Jordan no longer has). Also, don't be afraid to put a bunch of Parmesan cheese in it, make sure it's melted (like Jordan's taste buds) and hit it all with a bit of white pepper if you got it, black is good too. Also tempering your water with tabasco will give it a tang that is subtle but you'll miss it when it's gone (like Jordan's taste buds). :)
@maryhanusin5953
Жыл бұрын
OHHHH I never thought to but the hot sauce in the water I'm gonna try that next time 😂😂
@peehandshihtzu
Жыл бұрын
@@maryhanusin5953 It takes a bit of experimentation to get the amount to taste but it is good once you get it. :)
@OhPervyOne
Жыл бұрын
@@peehandshihtzu what do you think of adding onion powder? While I'm at it, why not BBQ dry rub seasoning or chili-con-carne seasoning? Damn, now that has me thinking of using a can of chili-con-carne with mac to make a sort of shortcut version of hamburger helper... but spicy. I have absolutely zero clue whether this would work... and I'm wondering. Hmmmm... dammit that's not keto. Grrrr...
@peehandshihtzu
Жыл бұрын
@@OhPervyOne Yes! Try it! Keto can wait, LOL. :)
@maciekmiktus
Жыл бұрын
@peehandshihtzu You can say joke once, repeating the joke doesn't make it funnier but boring (just like You) 😊
@TheRubyGamesOG
Жыл бұрын
My mom doesn't use box Mac and cheese, she buys the dried pasta as you would, and makes a homemade cheese sauce (using American cheese) and it's the best ever
@Dialandhands
Жыл бұрын
I havent eaten kraft mac and cheese since I learned J Kenji Lopez-Alt’s recipe. One part pasta, one part cheese, one part evaporated milk. All you have to do is shallow boil the pasta until done and then throw everything in and your done. Takes 10 minutes tops and it’s fucking delicious!! You do NOT have to use American cheese either. You can use cheddar or any of your fav cheese and it will work because of the evaporated milk. P.S., It does come out cheaper per serving than 2 boxes of Kraft because of the amount of pasta you can make.
@WittyDroog
Жыл бұрын
There's certainly a difference between boxed Mac & Cheese and Easy Mac but the standard box directions work just fine. As others have said when draining don't drain to fully dry and the leftover pasta water will help thicken it up. If you want to get a little fancy throwing in some extra cheese (even a kraft american single slice adds some creamy gooeyness to it) and some onion and garlic powder will enhance that cheese flavor
@humansomewhat2167
Жыл бұрын
I normally do a lazy strain about 2 minutes shy of being done (aka not using a colander just a spoon and a gentle pouring and some skill to not spill the noodles), reserving some pasta water to finish cooking the noodles while adding the final ingredients. Works pretty good, always better than following the directions. This does look extra creamy though, probably due to the extra milk and cheese, and the gluten being more developed in the sauce due to the stirring motion. Yum.
@alyssabarr93
Жыл бұрын
This is what I do too unless most of the water evaporates then I don't even really need to strain it at all but cooking it in milk instead of water is delicious but not so delicious that it's worth the extra money unless maybe ur rich lol
@alyssabarr93
Жыл бұрын
Or own ur own cow
@scottmyers909
Жыл бұрын
I found this alterations from a “Thick & Creamy” version of mac’n’cheese. Double the butter, and halve the milk. Then I like to keep the burner on the lowest setting and continually stir while adding the cheese powder to remove any clumps.
@bakochoi
Жыл бұрын
you've now unlocked. Canadian kraft dinner as we've always used this method lmao
@smiller8517
Жыл бұрын
Okay, this may sound a bit weird, but if you add a nice, generous spoonful of cream cheese to your mac and cheese- absolutely delicious.
@Levent1976
Жыл бұрын
We’ve been cooking Mac n cheese like this since I was a kid. Only difference, we would boil in water, strain, then add milk and butter/cheese.
@maynore23
8 ай бұрын
Isn’t that the normal recipe right?
@teehaze934
Жыл бұрын
This one of the most informative channel on KZitem
@NozomiSora
Жыл бұрын
"Add some extra cheese in there." "It aint gon go down easy if it aint cheesy!"
@livvyyyyyyy23
Жыл бұрын
he seems deeply disturbed he’s been doing it wrong.
@sgg3586
Жыл бұрын
I always just strained out the water when the noodles became al dente (slightly chewy, never mushy) since water thins the cheese flavour, stir in a bit of butter or margerine just to make sure it ain't tacky/sticky as I pour in the cheese powder (also adds a bit of saltyness to the dish), then you stir it up with just some milk to hydrate the cheese and make it a nice creamy consistency. Then after that you can toss some more cheese on top, or personally I hit it with a bit of paprika which just gives it a nice pop of flavour. Or if you're a heretical monster like most of my friends, you put ketchup on top (dunno if it's just a Canadian thing, but so many people do it).
@jmeme4997
10 ай бұрын
My man floored me with the, "when you make the grown up version, in the box.". I've been making the box stuff since I was 8. But to be fair I was 23 when they came out with cup mac and cheese.
@markbodison88
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! I was preparing as follows, then I would add extra butter & cheese, I'm going to try it that way & see how we like it!!! Tamelia Bodison from Florida
@makermeliss
Жыл бұрын
Pro tip if you make it the traditional way: 1) Add your cheese, butter and milk only to the container you plan to store or eat the mac and cheese in. Do not put it in the pot or else you will have extra things to clean 2) As mentioned add extra cheese milk and butter for extra creamy cheesiness
@SifArtorias
Жыл бұрын
@@tomdahm8447I guess they just mean it's easier to clean a pot that just had pasta water in it than the cheese sauce.
@iamperplexed4695
Жыл бұрын
Just the fact that you called a box of Mac and cheese, "the grown up version", does not fill me with hope for society.
@liljespy4075
2 ай бұрын
🤓
@rberberian123
2 ай бұрын
What grinds my gears is when people call pasta noodles.. we're not making ramen, or pho for instance 🤷🏻♀️
@aegisabyss1817
Жыл бұрын
Hey if you use heavy cream or evaporated milk instead of regular milk, it comes out even creamier! I do it with my cheesy ranch burger helper... I'll have to try it with this now! Thanks
@aegisabyss1817
Жыл бұрын
@@dozierleigh2980 I said evaporated, not condensed
@tojiouottheo
Жыл бұрын
@@dozierleigh2980mf is dyslexic
@dozierleigh2980
Жыл бұрын
My bad lol
@andreachilton6037
9 ай бұрын
I let the water boil with a pinch of salt, then add the pasta. When the pasta is cooked, I drain almost all the liquid (I leave about a tablespoon of the water in the pot). I then add the butter so it'll melt, then the milk and cheese. Leaving a little of the starchy water helps the cheese sauce stick to the noodles.
@Gabe_52967
Жыл бұрын
Whatever you do, DO NOT MAKE THIS RECIPE. You’ll waste 2 perfectly good boxes of Kraft and completely ruin the bottom of your pot. It doesn’t even taste better than normal Kraft. Take it from me, I learned my lesson.
@Avengeddeath856
Ай бұрын
lol no
@mikunakanosimp465
15 күн бұрын
If you do it right it’s really good
@jqmasamune
Жыл бұрын
Hey guys, A Chef here, little tip, while the cream and butter are reducing, throw in some smoked gouda, you can get it somewhere like Walmart, trust me on this.
@Svfaye
11 ай бұрын
I love how he says “comehur” to his reflection
@fireblast133
Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen a hack where you use a sauce pan, then add just enough water to cover the noodles, add the cheese packet, butter, and seasonings, then after it starts to get real thick put in some milk, and stir until your desired thickness of sauce
@Sas-rf9sy
Жыл бұрын
This is the earliest I have ever been on a video by the President of the Fast Food Secrets Club!
@bunnyluver2176
Жыл бұрын
I grew up on kraft mac and cheese and believe i perfected it, and my family agrees. Heres how: bring ur water to a boil, add noodles, stir and set timer now for 7 mins. Reduce heat to med low. Stir once or twice during 7 mins. When the timer goes off, drain. Return noodle to pot and burner which u turn-off but is still hot. Stir the noodles for about a min or until they make the sticky noise and start sticking to the spoon. Add 4 tbs of butter. Stir until mostly melted. Add milk and cheese packet and stir til mixed. The key is to get all the water cooked off.
@Ena48145
Жыл бұрын
I'm 33 and the best way to make it for me is cook, drain, add back to pot, add a bunch of butter, the powered cheese, mix, mix, mix.. then add a bunch of sharp shredded cheddar and a touch of heavy cream if you like it creamier. Add salt, pepper, etc. Sometimes I add paprika, cayenne, a dash of nutmeg. So creamy and comforting
@ssj2sensui
Жыл бұрын
I just been fiending for Mac and cheese and low and behold Jordan pops up with this
@TheChristianReality
10 ай бұрын
You can also add a bit of canned chicken (if you don't have any leftover) and a bit of bbq sauce (i prefer sweet baby rays, but you do you) and it's Amazing!
@KingRabla
8 ай бұрын
This video has been on the back of my mind for months now. I just did it. Holy fuck thank you it's SO GOOD
@xemmyQ
Жыл бұрын
tossing in a couple of kraft singles and reserving a half cup of the boiling liquid does the same thing if you boil as directed, drain, toss back into pot, add milk, 2 to 3 cheese slices, reserved pasta water, and butter and stir on a low heat. dont add in the cheese powder packet until butter has melted and liquids are steaming (not boiling!). you also get the added benefit of pasta that isnt too mushy lol
@ferretyluv
Жыл бұрын
FYI, east of the Mississippi, a stick of butter is twice as big as a west coast butter stick. So if you’re east coast, use a quarter stick of butter.
@harrgoth5792
Жыл бұрын
That feeling when you scroll, followed by the realization that this isn't a short.
@GrippyGoth
Жыл бұрын
Honestly if you use one of the noodles from a box for something else, then use 2 cheese packets on one box with just a square and a half of butter (no water milk) and stir until it melts together it's pretty epic. You could alternatively use one box of regular and 2 boxes of twisty kind, then use about 2 squares of butter and turn some powdered leche into liquid again and mix that in until you get your desired consistency, it's pretty bomb.
@cyndilankerd7380
Жыл бұрын
LOL " the adult version from the box " You crack me up 😆😆🤫🤫but thanks for the tip
@taronwilliams2307
11 ай бұрын
I just made it like this. I will never make mac and cheese another way. Ever again. This is the best bowl I've had in a long time.
@TheEvilRayquaza
Жыл бұрын
In Australia Kraft Mac n cheese (Deluxe version, so the better one) they changed from this super tasty cheese in a small metal can included in the box to a much blander powdered cheese in a small sachet. I was so extremely disappointed you have no idea, it went from my all above favourite mac n cheese by miles to my least favourite in one single bite.
@unparadisodemundoazul4155
11 ай бұрын
I would always add salt, oil and butter to the water before boiling. Then once I put in the macaroni and it gets tender I grab 1.5 cups of the liquid and drain the rest. Put the liquid in the pan, more butter, cheese seasoning and cooked macaroni and stir till covered, slowly adding shredded cheese
@Playboycristian
Жыл бұрын
I watched this and still made it the way the box says.
@cje921
Жыл бұрын
If you want a Smokey/ southwest flavor, try adding some smoked paprika, a dash of garlic powder, and a dash of cumin (a little goes a long way), not sure on the measurements but if cooking one box of Mac n cheese, try about 1.5 or 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp of garlic powder, and either 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cumin (add a little more if you want to), enjoy!
@sparky7679
11 ай бұрын
I’ve been eating Kraft for years and can confirm they have changed their recipe. The new box type powder is totally different.
@danieljvanrensburg
Жыл бұрын
Man I would watch these food hack recipes on a show no problem
@AriellaCowherd
6 ай бұрын
Yum I made this for My dad's birthday it turned out great 😋 thanks for the recipe @Jordan😁
@tariqnor74
11 ай бұрын
My stomach’s already bubbling looking at that
@borderlandsforlife7068
Жыл бұрын
i always liked using the cheese powder and butter to make a rue then add the milk to make the sauce, it always seemed to add a bit of extra flavor.
@megalisa830bright6
5 ай бұрын
I think that it's spelled 'roux'! XD It's a French word!
@Prence
5 ай бұрын
That’s how I make it. I boil water and add milk, butter, pasta, two slices of American cheese, and seasoning. I like the ranch powder mix. I call it the one pot mac&cheese. It comes out so creamy and cheesy.
@Nezuko_Channn__
Жыл бұрын
He just made me hungry.
@Invaderbob7
Жыл бұрын
If you want it even thicker add powdered parmesan. Most parmesan is dried out sort absorbs what little moisture is left
@rolleonty4192
2 ай бұрын
It's Amazing how many people don't know how to cook. . I was raised on this method. . Anything with cheese gets some milk to make it creamy.
@roanoke_fanboy490
Жыл бұрын
First bit golden second bit heaven
@BigBackZach619
Жыл бұрын
Jordan, if you see this, you should try it, it's actually really good My grandma can make really creamy and delicious kraft mac and cheese. It's basically the recipe on the side of the box, boil water at medium heat, add the macaroni and boil for 7 mins, drain the water, add 4 tbsp of butter, 1/4 cups of milk, then add the cheese, but my grandma stirs around 4-5 times every minute, adds butter instead of margarine, and adds a full cup of milk. If it isn't creamy enough, then maybe another 1/4 to 1/2 cup of milk or another tbsp of butter. It's easy to eat, and it tastes really good. Try it out.
@Deejayjax
Жыл бұрын
I make Kraft mac n cheese of weekends sometimes, and this will make it even better
@derpaderrrrr
Жыл бұрын
Bring back kraft mac and cheese deluxe the one that came with a tin can of cheese and not the powdery stuff. The texture does look similar to old mac n cheese deluxe so definetly gunna try this way since Jordan hasnt failed me yet. You the man Jordan
@crusemina2653
Жыл бұрын
OMG this looks so much better than just boiling the noodles and then adding the cheese powder afterwards...
@garion046
8 ай бұрын
Super simple mac and cheese: Equal quantities (by weight) of pasta, evaporated milk, and grated chedddar (or a mix of cheeses, but make sure plenty of cheddar). Cook pasta until almost al dente, drain (saving a cup of so of cooking water) put back in pot, add evap milk, add cheese gradually, stirring. Add cooking water if needed to loosen sauce. Add in any other seasoning or topping as desired. Fast, foolproof, amazingly good.
@kellyleeson9162
Жыл бұрын
So I made it the way you said and added salt, white pepper and paprika with extra Colby jack cheese. Omg never doing this the old way again !!! Million times better !!!
@turbo8481
Жыл бұрын
My mother did this and I'm just now realizing why it was so good!!! She always so much at once to freeze. Good looking out Jordie!
@aspebb
Жыл бұрын
I've never seen the American Kraft box before. Truly an experience.
@Shadow8Death_
Жыл бұрын
how i do it is ... boil noodles tell softer but still chewy (to soft = mush) generally throw one or two at wall for stick/no stick test (stick=good) strain water add butter (put butter under noodles for melting easy) mix butter to coat noodles add bit of milk and the cheese packets (Milk helps prevent clumping cheese) mix enjoy
@chickenwingsss
Жыл бұрын
I feel like y'all should know, adding cram cheese makes it 10x better, but adding SMOKED cream cheese? Mind-blowing.
@SleepyyZoro_editz
Жыл бұрын
Never thought I needed this
@user-py3nw7dh2m
Ай бұрын
I always drained the water and added all the stuff making it like this was so much better omg thanks😂
@randybugger3006
Жыл бұрын
I do it a different way. I boil the noodles first, drain them, RINSE THEM IN HOT WATER, then add a 1/4 stick of butter, then the cheese powder, then mix until the cheese is evenly dispersed and then, at the very end, I add milk. Its never runny or clumpy or insufficiently cheesy.
@KevinReillySV
8 ай бұрын
Make the noodles regular first, strain them. Then pour heavy cream into the pot/ pan and heat it up until the milk fats on the edge start to turn yellow in color, then add your noodles. Then add your cheese and stir, add extra cheese if you want. Thank me later. Heating up the cream with the noodles is the trick 🫡
@laykehicks8413
Жыл бұрын
I tried this tonight and I'm sold on it. The texture and sauce was a little better. Noodles were perfectly cooked with 8 mins, simmer was 6/max on stove setting, stir often.
@calanon534
Жыл бұрын
I sometimes add a touch of sour cream.. it's been ages since I made it.. I used to make that for my wife, with some hamburger thrown in. It was our comfort food and struggle meal. Damnit, now I has a sad *and* I'm hungry. You're still awesome, Jordaan.
@flyrgd
Жыл бұрын
I just tried it, absolutely amazing! It makes it SO much better! This is the way I make it now
@cc_snipergirl
7 ай бұрын
Honestly, homemade mac and cheese is just as easy to make as boxed mac. The key is using American cheese. - Make your noodles of choice - Don't completely drain the noodles, or even better if you use less water to begin with and don't drain at all, Italian style. Just a little bit of pasta water helps. - Add heavy cream - Tear up some American cheese slices and stir it in until melted together - Play with the consistency until it's a little runnier than you'd like (it'll thicken when it cools) - Top with a little shredded cheese if you want. - Mac and cheese! You can also add other cheeses, but if you do, I would make the sauce in a separate pot. The processed salts in the American cheese should work their magic on those cheeses too, but sometimes they just won't want to come together and end up making a lumpy sauce. Avoid really hard cheeses and pre-shredded cheese, do at least a 1:1 American to all other cheese, and stir constantly.
@celestewoodworth5627
Жыл бұрын
I never had different ways to cook the mac and cheese, just things to add. I found the best way to make it when you're just having it straight is after draining the noodles, add the butter to the pan first and stir until fully mixed, then add the milk SLOWLY, a few tablespoons at a time (ish) and mix until the powder is fully mixed in. It gets super cheesy. If you're looking to add protein, hot dogs, sliced turkey, bacon, oe tuna are great to add. If you want something green, cut up some broccoli and add that to the water before you turn on heat so it has time to get fully cooked (the noodles get added once the water boils but you do not remove the broccoli).
@MizLaur
7 ай бұрын
MICROWAVE MAC & CHEESE. 1) Add noodles to microwave safe pot. Get your tap water as hot as possible, only just cover the noodles. 2) Set timer for recommended time. Stir as you like, or not at all if you want Chunks. 3) When the water is almost totally evaporated add barely 1tsp of butter (or margarine, sour cream, mayo,) and just enough milk to allow the cheese sauce powder to become a sauce. 4) Add any extra cheese (slices, grated, shredded,) you want. I’ve been making my Mac n Cheese like this for years. Stovetop is superior, but this ties me over just fine.
@yukisaprince
Жыл бұрын
my midnight snack self could attempt the patience of this perhaps
@TheOnlyOneWhoComments
11 ай бұрын
Jordan be trying everything
@SaraHysaro
10 ай бұрын
After I make mac and cheese the normal way I put it all in a casserole dish with italian breadcrumbs and shredded cheddar cheese and bake it at 350 F for an extra 10 minutes. It's pretty tasty!
@Cosmic_Espeon
Жыл бұрын
“I’ve been making [Insert Food] the wrong way for my entire life.”
@mostmagicpickle7135
Жыл бұрын
I learned a valuable piece of information today
@DeanMk1
Жыл бұрын
Last time I ate Kraft Mac & Cheese, it was SO SALTY, I almost threw it out. I followed the instructions on the box and didn't add anything, but WOW. Never again. I have added shredded cheese to Mac & Cheese before and experienced that extra creamy goodness. Works on Frozen Pizza as well. These days, I always keep a big bag of Lucerne Shredded Cheese in the fridge, just in case.
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