Scary Mac & Cheese



Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Yields: 4 servings

Description
I like to make this for the kids before they go trick or treating. Try it, I guarantee your family will love it!

Ingredients

 * 1 8 oz. can pizza sauce, divided
 * 1 package macaroni and cheese mix
 * 1 lb. ground beef, drained, cooked 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 mixture evenly into a 9 inch pie plate.

6. Sprinkle with cheese.

7. Combine remaining meat with the reserved pizza sauce.

8. Use the newly formed mixture to create a jack-o'-lantern face on top of the casserole.

9. Bake for 15 minutes.

10. Remove from stove and allow to stand 5 minutes before serving.