Mac-O'-Lantern

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) can pizza sauce, divided
  • 1 (7 1/4 ounce) 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

Instructions

  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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

388 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.1g 34% DV
Total Fat 17.4g 22% DV
Carbs 41.1g 15% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 2.8g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 592.3mg 26% DV
Potassium 457.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 100.3mg 33% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 148.3mcg 16% DV
Vitamin C 7.5mg 8% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 321.5mg 25% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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