1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (16 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 sm. can mushroom stems & pieces
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 pkg. corn muffin mix
8 slices American cheese

Brown ground beef with garlic and onion in skillet, stirring until crumbly; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, mushroom, sugar, oregano, basil, salt and pepper, mixing well. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Prepare muffin mix using package directions. Layer 1/2 of the batter, 4 slices cheese, ground beef mixture, remaining cheese slices and remaining batter in 8 x 8 inch baking dish. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Serves 4-6.