I discovered my grandmother’s macaroni and cheese recipe tucked inside her old recipe box, written on an index card in her neat, practical handwriting. It is a comforting vintage recipe with all the familiar charm of homemade macaroni and cheese, but it takes a simpler route by using the convenience ingredients that became popular in her kitchen after World War II.
My grandma appreciated recipes that were dependable, filling, and easy to prepare for a hungry crowd. This homemade macaroni and cheese is a perfect example. Instead of making a traditional cheese sauce with flour, butter, and milk, she used processed cheese and evaporated milk to create a creamy, smooth sauce with very little fuss.
