No Boil Macaroni and Cheese

[fancydude]

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
8 oz Velveeta or similar, sliced into 1 oz slices
8 pats of butter
4 cups whole milk, 2% might work
1 1/2 cups grated cheese of your choice
Seasoning - pepper, dry mustard, garlic powder, bits of cream cheese or sour cream

Put macaroni evenly in lightly greased 9 x 13 pan. Put Velveeta, 4 slices and 4 slices on the long way. Put a pat of butter on each slice of Velveeta. Pour on milk. Season as desired. I always use garlic powder and pepper. Cover and bake until most of the milk is absorbed, about 50 minutes at 350F. Uncover, evenly sprinkle grated cheese on top. Continue to bake until melted and browned as desired. I find Aldi So Cheezy better and cheaper, but either way, this dish does not taste like velveeta, just rich and creamy. Saves a boiling pan and colander at clean up time.