2 teaspoons seasoned salt, such as Lawry’s. 1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 2 cups whole milk. Cook’s notes: May be prepared one day in advance, covered and refrigerated.

32 ounces Velveeta cheese; 1 quart whole milk; 1 stick plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided; Pinch of salt; 16 ounces elbow macaroni; Place the cheese, milk and one stick of butter in a mixing bowl.