1 lb. ground beef
1 egg
1 c. puffed rice (Rice Krispies work too)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. chopped onion
3 tbsp. brown sugar
1/4 c. ketchup
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. dry mustard

1. Combine meat, egg, 3/4 cup cereal, salt, pepper and onion; mix together.

2. Combine sugar, ketchup, nutmeg and mustard.

3. Add 1/2 sauce to meat mixture and mix well. Shape into 2 inch balls and place in a greased muffin pan.

4. Top each with remaining sauce and sprinkle remaining cereal on top.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Don't overbake. Serves 4. Makes about 8 meat cakes.