1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. cracker crumbs (Ritz crackers)
1 (4 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 or 2 slices cheese, torn in bits
1 onion, diced
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp. brown sugar
Dash of salt
Dash of pepper
Dash of parsley flakes

Combine preceding ingredients and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Pour off grease. Make sauce.

PIQUANT SAUCE:

3 tbsp. brown sugar
1/4 c. catsup
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. dry mustard

Mix together and place over meat loaf. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes longer or until done.