Ingredients & Method:

1. In large bowl, combine:

• 1/2 cup cracker crumbs (11 crackers)
• 1 1/2 lbs ground  beef
• 16 oz can tomato paste (2/3 cup)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 3/4 tsp salt
• dash pepper

Put 1/2 of mixture in the bottom of the pan.

2. Combine:

• 1/2 cup cracker crumbs
• 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
• 13 oz can mushrooms chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano

Spread (2) over bottom layer of meat loaf (1).

Add remainder of meat on top.

Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.

Yield: 8 servings

–Muriel L.