Mac-O'-Lantern

This would be a surprise for the kids at Halloween time.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) can  pizza sauce, divided
• 1 (7 1/4ounce) package  macaroni and cheese mix
• 1  lb  93% lean ground beef, cooked, drained, and divided
• 1  egg, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
3. Remove and set aside 1/4 cup pizza sauce.
4. Combine prepared macaroni, half the ground beef, remaining pizza sauce, garlic powder, egg, and basil.
5. Spoon evenly into a 9 inch pie plate.
6. Sprinkle with cheese.
7. Combine remaining meat with the reserved pizza sauce.
8. Use to create a jack-o'-lantern face on top of the casserole.
9. Bake 15 minutes.
10. Let stand 5 miutes before serving.
11. Serve with salad.