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Dialing in baked Mac n Cheese with 2 recipes that are creamy, well balanced, and ready to be eaten straight out of the pan. Go to https://seed.com/brian and use code BRIAN at checkout for 15% off your first month’s supply of @seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic! ☕Like this content and want to show support? Buy me a "coffee" here: https://ko-fi.com/brianlagerstrom 📸INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/brian_lagerstrom 🔪MY GEAR: BOOS BLOCK CUTTING BOARD: https://amzn.to/341OgnD 10" Chef's Knife: https://amzn.to/3gBwL4q 3QT SAUCIER: https://amzn.to/3YnCIG0 BOX GRATER: https://amzn.to/3drHAUd 8QT STOCK POT: https://amzn.to/3wWpXGO ESCALI DIGITAL SCALE: https://amzn.to/30bNZO3 HALF SHEET PAN + RACK: https://amzn.to/34v7CSC KUHN RIKON PEELER: https://amzn.to/2HTHeKq 6.75qt LE CREUSET DUTCH OVEN: https://amzn.to/39o1VK7 EVAPORATED MILK: https://amzn.to/40qZEWA MY FAV STAINLESS BOWL: https://amzn.to/36j8SL6 -- RECIPES -- CLASSIC SOUTHERN STYLE MAC AND CHEESE ▪225g or 1/2lb Sharp cheddar, shredded ▪225g or 1/2lb Colby jack, shredded ▪225g or 1/2lb American cheese, shredded (sub velveeta) ▪125g or 1c grated parmesan ▪450g or 1lb macaroni ▪3 eggs ▪125g or 1/2c sour cream ▪2 12oz/350ml cans evaporated milk ▪2g or 1tsp black pepper ▪8g or 1 3/4tsp salt ▪115g or 1 stick unsalted butter, melted Stir macaroni into well salted boiling water. Cook per package instructions or until al dente (should still have a strong bite and not be totally soft). Drain off water and add pasta to a large bowl. Mix all cheeses together into a bowl. In a separate bowl make egg custard by whisking together 3 large eggs, sour cream, evaporated milk, salt and pepper. Add egg custard, melted butter, and about 85-90% of the shredded cheese blend into the large bowl with the cooked macaroni. Gently stir together. Mixture will be very runny. Pour cheesy noodle mixture into a 9”x13” (23x33cm) baking dish, smooth down the top, and top with reserved shredded cheeses. Bake at 375F/190C for 35-40 min until cheese on top is golden and melted. -- FANCY BAKED MAC AND CHEESE ▪150g or 1 1/4c Pecorino, grated + extra for topping ▪250g or 2 1/4c Aged gruyere, grated + extra for topping ▪250g or about a cup Taleggio, cut into chunks (sub brie or camembert for less stinky cheese option) ▪80g or about 6Tbsp butter ▪60g or 1/2c ap flour ▪1200g or 5c whole milk ▪225g or 1/2c mascarpone ▪2g or 1tsp black pepper ▪5g or 1tsp salt ▪Pinch of nutmeg (less than a tsp) ▪1lb or 450g macaroni Melt but ter into a sauce pan over high heat. Whisk in flour. When mixture (roux) begins to turn golden, whisk in milk. Bring to a simmer, whisking often. Reduce heat to low and whisk in pecorino, followed by gruyere, then taleggio. When all cheeses are melted stir in mascarpone until combined. Remove from heat and whisk in pepper, salt, and nutmeg. Add a lid to cheese mix to prevent a skin from forming. Add macaroni into well salted boiling water and cook per package instructions or for 5min until al dente. Drain off water, add macaroni into a large bowl and stir in cheese mixture. Transfer macaroni cheese mix into a 9”x13” (23x33cm) baking dish, smooth down the top, and cover with additional grated pecorino and gruyere. Bake at 375F/190C for 35-40 minutes until cheeses are melted and top is toasty and golden. Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving. -- 🎧MUSIC: EPIDEMIC SOUND. Free trial available at: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/ccpjb3 CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:18 Southern Style Baked Mac n cheese 4:50 Seed (ad) 5:51 Fancy baked mac n cheese 10:14 Let’s eat this thing #macandcheese #bakedmacandcheese #bakedmacaroni **DISCLAIMER: Some links in this description may be affiliate links. If you buy any of these products using these links I'll receive a small commission at no added cost to you. All links are to products that I actually use or recommend. Thank you in advance for your support!

This creamy, homemade macaroni and cheese has fewer ingredients than the boxed version, and comes together in the same amount of time.

Now that my wife has decided to go 100% vegetarian for good, she's had to resign herself to the sad truth: the perfect buffalo wing can never again be hers. In an act of selfless valor, I made it my mission to provide her with a suitable alternative: deep-fried cauliflower.

General Tso's chicken gets a makeover with this homemade marinade, crisp coating, and sweet and salty glaze.

This roasted eggplant and red bell pepper dip is rich and bright with distinct smoky notes.

Versatile whipped feta cheese can be served as a dip, slathered on toasts and sandwiches, dolloped into soups, and more.

Get the McDonald's–style fries of your dreams at home with this recipe for perfect thin and crispy french fries.

A creamy dip with an intensely onion flavored base. A splash of lemon juice adds some brightness while a bit of Worcestershire sauce gives it a meaty, umami-full backbone.

Choose a full-flavored beer to give this cheese dip character, then grab a fresh hot pretzel and enjoy.

Avocado toast may be annoyingly trendy, but it also makes a quick and delicious snack. It's easy to bulk up with the addition of a few toppings and garnishes, for a versatile, refreshing, and satisfying meal-in-one.

This Mexican-inspired take on avocado toast gets its acidity from fresh lime juice and a dash of creamy heat from homemade chipotle mayo. It's all topped off with a layer of salty, crumbly Cotija cheese and a generous dose of grassy cilantro.

As a late-night snack or a light supper, beans on toast makes an ideal comforting meal when what you need is something warm in your stomach.

These breakfast buns feature made-from-scratch Nutella twirled up in a fluffy yeast-raised dough—what could be better for a lazy weekend brunch?

Say good-bye to Nutella and hello to a totally homemade chocolate-hazelnut spread, loaded with more hazelnuts and less sugar than what you buy at the store.

A thick, creamy filling of homemade Nutella makes these bittersweet breakfast buns a perfect companion to a steaming mug of coffee on a lazy morning—lazy, because you make the dough the night before!

A hearty, comforting meal of stale bread, silky custard, crisp bacon, and hearty kale that can be prepared well in advance and enjoyed any time of day.

This Turkish egg dish is simple in technique, but packed with layers of texture and flavor thanks to a vibrant yogurt base, soft poached eggs, and sultry spiced butter sauce. Make it once and you’ll want it all hours of the day.

Make your own hot cocoa mix to keep on hand all winter long.

Breakfast shouldn’t just be easy. It can and should be easy and special. What more do you want pal? INGREDIENTS: Basic Frittata: 1 red bell pepper, fire-roasted and diced olive oil, 2 tablespoons 1 sweet onion, julienned 9 large eggs 1 teaspoon (3g)g kosher salt 1/4 cup (60g) heavy cream 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (90g) milk pepper to taste 1 cup (70g) grated cheddar 1/4 cup crumbled feta Fancy Frittata: 1 bunch green onion, 1-inch segments 3 links merguez, sliced into quarters 2 teaspoons fresh