MasterChef viewers share their horror at unusual ingredients in mac and cheese

MasterChef viewers were horrified by a particular dish on Thursday’s episode of the show as the contestants battled for a spot in the final ten.

During the episode, the second group of seven hopefuls competed for the chance to work in a professional kitchen for the first time.

Their assignment was to cook a dish that they would put on the menu of their own restaurant or pop-up, or include in their theoretical cookbook.

Fans watched contestant Josh serve macaroni cheese as part of his dish, but some were shocked by the ingredients used in the pasta recipe.

Josh, 25, from Stratford Upon Avon, revealed that they would add evaporated milk and cheese singles to their mac and cheese, leaving some viewers stunned.

Non-Traditional: Fans watched contestant Josh serve up macaroni cheese as part of his dish, but some were shocked by the ingredients used in the pasta recipe

One person asked, “Evaporated milk?” Fake plastic cheese? On Master Chef? [series of sick face emojis]’.

Another commented, “Evaporated milk and plastic cheese slices?” Interesting…’

A third argued strongly, “Bro on MasterChef just made mac and cheese using only condensed milk and plastic cheese. Should have been put in jail on his way out.”

One person quoted the contestant, writing “I really wanted them to like my macaroni cheese”. Maybe you should have made up for it instead of using condensed milk and plastic cheese?’

Another person said, “Oh dear, thick slaw and disappointing mac n cheese.” He is gone.’

Judge John Torode told viewers that Josh typically presents “crowd-friendly” dishes, but noted that he has made a few mistakes over the past few rounds.

John saw a slice of plastic cheese on the counter, picked it up and asked Josh to explain the dish to him.

Josh explained that he was making macaroni cheese, barbecued short rib, jalapeno cornbread, and a pickled coleslaw.

He said mac and cheese was his “favorite dish in the world” and also the first dish he learned to cook, which is why it should be in his recipe book.

One person asked, “Evaporated milk?” Fake plastic cheese? On Master Chef? [series of sick face emojis]’

Not so sure! Guest judge Monica Galetti revealed she was “intrigued” by his recipe and admitted she hoped the mixture wasn’t too thick

Josh explained that his special recipe eschewed a bechamel or a roux and used slices of cheese and condensed milk instead.

Guest judge Monica Galetti revealed she was “intrigued” by his recipe and admitted she hoped the mixture wasn’t too thick.

However, fans felt more strongly that his mac and cheese was a recipe for disaster.

Josh’s dish ended up not doing enough to impress and he was sent packing, missing out on the opportunity to cook in a professional kitchen.