Aunt Cecil’s Vintage Mac and Cheese Recipe
This old-fashioned homemade mac and cheese is the kind of comfort food that never goes out of style. Made with just macaroni, milk, flour, bouillon, oil, and cheese — it’s simple, creamy, and full of nostalgia. This is the same recipe Aunt Cecil made for generations, written in her own handwriting and passed down with love.
Servings 6 servings
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Whisk or Fork
- 1 Baking Dish
- 1 Mixing spoon
- 1 Measuring Cup
Ingredients
- 2 cups Macaroni
- 2 cups Milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp chicken bouillon
- 3 1/2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Warm the milk and bouillon in a saucepan until the bouillon dissolves.
- In a bowl or measuring cup, mix the flour and oil together until smooth.
- Slowly pour into the milk mixture, whisking until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Add 1 1/2 cup of cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the macaroni, stirring gently to coat.
- Pour 1/2 of the mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle half of the remaining cheese on top.
- Pour remaining mixture into the baking dish and add the rest of the cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for around 20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.