velvety stovetop mac + cheese method 🧀

mac + cheese using j kenzi alt’s technique ~

I’ve been really into making mac & cheese lately and have been trying different cooking methods. This one is pretty well known from @kenjilopezalt

He basically uses just enough water to cover the pasta and cooks it down so the starch can concentrate and create a really velvety sauce. Then add evaporated milk, reduce the heat and gradually add in your choice of cheese. The measurements are equal in weight for the pasta, evaporated milk and cheese. It ended up being really cheesy and was very quick to make!

— I haven’t quite figured out what cheese mix I like yet so let me know what works for you!!

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[amyh]

Mustard powder. It’s like coffee is to chocolate. It intensifies the flavor.

[jzbrg]

Finally! A recipe that doesn't cook the pasta in fucking milk😭! Ty

[whoslaughingnow]

That's how us Haitian do it to with a dash of nutmeg and krafts cheese

[MsAppoo-deqm]

In the Caribbean using evaporated milk in your mac n cheese or Mac pie is a must. 😌😌😌

[TheTev]

I stumbled upon your channel and I just want to say you have the voice of an angel

[zafzebagha]

I would add fresh herbs or oregano for extra flavor.

[christinajackson]

Boil noodles in chicken broth and use melted cream cheese and half the milk as usual and cheddar cheese or whatever shredded you like garlic and crushed pepper for seasoning

[arianna]

hi jasmine! im from Italy 🇮🇹 and to cook pasta in the best way possible make boil the water first and then put pasta!

[vlovesyapping]

peppers and herbs in mac n cheese is where it’s at brooo you should try it

[lonniegabbie]

I also love baked mac n cheese with breadcrumbs on top

[ElvenNyx]

Lightly brown 4 tbsp of butter in a pot on medium heat.
Add 4-6 cloves of garlic (minced) and sautee for about 30 seconds.
Add 4 cups of chicken broth and a box of your pasta of choice.
Bring to a boil and then reduce to medium high and cook until pasta is to preference and liquid has reduced a bit.
Reduce heat back to medium and add in 8oz of your cheese of choice (I use a asiago/romano/parmesan blend that I get from Walmart).
Add between 1/2 cup and 1 cup of milk (depends on how saucy you want it. Start with less and add more if you want.)
Stir until everything is fully melted and creamy and saucy and then do your best not to eat the whole pot. lol

My boyfriend asks me to make him this at least once a week. I serve it with a slice of garlic bread or cheese toast. You can have some sort of veggie on the side if you wanna try and be healthy but is mac and cheese. Healthy is not our goal. XD

Hope you try it!

[kimberlypatton]

I like it like this but, I sprinkle cheese on top after and give it a nice light browning on top that has a bit of crisp! I also love adding a can of tuna, or some crispy finely diced sauteed Spam to my Mac & cheese ( love med cheddar the best!

[donchill]

really can't wait till you hit 200k subscribers

[KatjaBaby]

Oh honey 😅 Mac and cheese was my come home from the bar snack… just cook any short pasta, while it’s boiling grab equal parts butter and flour (like 2tbls) and grate 1-2 cups of cheese (older/sharper the better) drain your pasta and add the butter to your pot to melt then add the flour and whisk it until it’s a toasty light brown then add milk 1-2 cups or crème, still whisking and add your cheese. Once it’s saucy add your noods back in. You can also add a bit of mustard powder and fresh pepper to the flour butter (roux) mixture to elevate the flavour or a tiny bit of yellow mustard when the milk goes in (like a pea size amount) 👌🏻

[Hehe-dklj]

Why do I feel like she looks like Joy from Red velvet when she smiles

[mariafitts]

You can use sour cream and media crema is also from the nestle brand

[madxprofessor]

Cook the noodles, cube Velveeta, dust a baking dish with flour or breadcrumbs & layer noodles with Velveeta + salt, pepper, spices, pour mixture of milk & 1 beaten egg over the top and cover, bake at 375 for 30 to 45 min. Let sit in the fridge overnight, cut into cubes or rectangles and pan sear them in butter. That's my mom's handed down recipe I never share, patent-pending. 😆

[madstupid]

Omggg i love mac and cheese that looks so yummy!

[JeneenRose-Osborne]

I saw a video on TikTok with an amazingly delicious baked mac n cheese recipe. I helped my other mom make a double batch. The only thing different I did was 1 can evaporated milk n 1 can of sweetened condensed milk. 😋

[monkyyay]

This looks delicious! You deserve more subrcribers. 😁