We challenged chefs of three different levels – an amateur, a home cook and a professional chef – to make their versions of macaroni and cheese. And then we brought in a food scientist to review their work. Which mac & cheese was the best?
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4 Levels of Mac and Cheese: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious
Al Dente is an Italian word that means the pasta is softened but it you can bite it. It's not too soft and mushy and it's not under-boiled, it's….Al Dente
My mac and cheese is kraft or great value boxes. I like to add some shredded cheese to make it a little gourmet. Maybe some bacon if i fee like im going to splurge and go all out.
The M&C kits (with the liquid "cheese" packet) you buy at the store are just fine, as long as you realize that they come with about a month's worth of sodium.
The level 3 chef lost me at the graham crackers and the sugar. Like, no hate or anything; I'm not doubting the fact that he makes the recipe and knows if it tastes good. But, I really don't think that I would like his mac and cheese, I just think it sounded like too much sugar for something meant to be somewhat savory. Again, no hate, but it honestly sounds like way too much sweetness and I personally wouldn't want to eat it.
I love how all the level 3 chefs have that 'dead' look in their eyes because of the gruelling job and the level 2 is some chippy guy who probably drives a prius.
I kinda wish there was a bit where the different levels would taste the other levels food, and give it a review. Of course I think they were all recorded at different times, so that wouldn't happen.
Al Dente is an Italian word that means the pasta is softened but it you can bite it. It's not too soft and mushy and it's not under-boiled, it's….Al Dente
Why is the level 2 always the best
I like the level 1, simple, and tasty
I consider it a win as long as the level 1 chef doesn't put ketchup on her mac and cheese.
Level 3: expert
At ruining mac and cheese
all of them look delicious ;v;
I am not so immature like level one
Watches the video
Later agrees herself🤣
Level 2 chef looks into my soul.
I just boil some macaroni, add cheese, butter and thats it
Wait so what level is Kraft mac n cheese? In the minus scale?
Every Italian American's favourite thing to do is tell you about their heritage even if the closest to Italy they have been is Olive Garden.
Yooo Anthony reminds me of Andy Bernard from the office!
I feel like Anthony’s just gonna show up outside my window and watch me sleep.
My mac and cheese is kraft or great value boxes. I like to add some shredded cheese to make it a little gourmet. Maybe some bacon if i fee like im going to splurge and go all out.
The goal was to make macaroni and cheese. Level 3 doesnt even use macaroni
It's 1 am and I've learned more about cheese than i needed to instead of studying whoopsies
Why does the beginner chefs Mac and cheese look the best 🤔
Level 100: Just add water
The M&C kits (with the liquid "cheese" packet) you buy at the store are just fine, as long as you realize that they come with about a month's worth of sodium.
Level 2 chef: “I like that country feel, you know?” 👨💼
Does anyone actually watch level 4?
Why is it the Level 2 chefs always talk like they know more about cooking than the Level 3 chefs?
I’m level 0:
Box Mac and Cheese
Ada-"I have one more ingredient-the egg
The egg is what holds everything together
I don’t like Mac and cheese….
Wtf is panco
As usual, level 2 wins. Wtf was level 3 doing making a sweet crust topping
Level 2 "Chef": i lOvE uSiNg a cAsT iRoN pAn…i dOnT kNoW. i liKE tHaT cOuNtRy fEeL, yA kNoW
His face is so smug……10/10 whitest dad in the world!
The level 3 chef lost me at the graham crackers and the sugar. Like, no hate or anything; I'm not doubting the fact that he makes the recipe and knows if it tastes good. But, I really don't think that I would like his mac and cheese, I just think it sounded like too much sugar for something meant to be somewhat savory. Again, no hate, but it honestly sounds like way too much sweetness and I personally wouldn't want to eat it.
I'm a level 99, I can make mac and cheese by using only one ingredient, store bought mac and cheese
I like pot mac, like how kraft boxes instruct, but dang does that graham/bacon crumb look good…
The only chef that actually said he’s level 3?!
Am I the only one who thinks the breadcrumbs on level 2 and 3 looks gross. It looks like dirt…
I love how all the level 3 chefs have that 'dead' look in their eyes because of the gruelling job and the level 2 is some chippy guy who probably drives a prius.
I don’t know about you but that home cook gave me nightmares.
4:57 MAC'N CHEESE ASSEMBLY!!!
Why is Anthony’s eyes always wide open? They’re like o_o
(Pls comment to let me know)
Im a level 15000 chef
Grandma: walks into kitchen
Food: why do I hear boss music?
sugar on mac n cheese. ew. nasty.
Level one seems to be the best
The expert foods always look gross
First time the professional chefs food looked the best
Unpopular opinion:
Mac and Cheese isn’t nice
I kinda wish there was a bit where the different levels would taste the other levels food, and give it a review. Of course I think they were all recorded at different times, so that wouldn't happen.