Viral Recipes Tested: Do Josh & Momma's Trending Kitchen Creations Actually Work?
By Chloe Bennett
Over the past season, the duo put four major internet food hacks through rigorous on-air trials. The first was the widely shared dump-and-bake raw pasta casserole. The online pitch promises that dry penne will cook tender directly inside a bath of jarred marinara, chicken broth, and cream cheese. During the live segment, Momma pointed out the uneven texture: the pasta along the dish’s edges was mushy, while noodles near the center retained an unpleasant chalky bite. The sauce had split into a greasy oil sheen because the dairy broke under sustained high heat.
Next came the mayonnaise-crusted cast-iron ribeye. Viral creators claim a thin exterior coat of mayonnaise produces a steakhouse sear faster than butter or oil without smoking up the kitchen. This test surprised both hosts. Momma initially expressed disgust at slathering cold mayonnaise over raw beef, but the emulsion produced a uniform, mahogany crust. The smoke point of egg-and-oil emulsion held firm, and the lingering flavor carried zero mayonnaise taste, earning high praise from both hosts.
The third trial tackled the slow-cooker cream cheese chicken crack dip, a staple of modern comfort food creations. While undeniably decadent, the dish sparked a lively debate on live TV regarding nutritional excess and sodium levels. The pairing of canned ranch seasoning packets, bacon bits, and two blocks of cream cheese pushed the salt profile far beyond what Momma considered balanced comfort cooking, leading her to dock points for sensory fatigue after just two bites.
Finally, the team tested air-fryer canned biscuit donuts. Quartered refrigerated biscuit dough shaken in cinnamon sugar and air-fried for 6 minutes at 350°F produced an airy, crisp pastry that drew immediate praise. It required minimal effort, generated little mess, and delivered exactly what the video promised.
Chloe Bennett explores the intersection of pop culture, streaming entertainment, digital trends, and contemporary lifestyle. Her weekly commentary reaches thousands of culture enthusiasts.
