Mushroom Crust Quiche(Pjs)

* Exported from MasterCook *

MUSHROOM CRUST QUICHE (PJS)

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 lb Mushrooms, coarsely chopped
5 tb Butter or Margarine
1/2 c Finely Crushed Saltine
Crackers
3/4 c Chopped Green Onion
2 c (8 oz) Shredded Jack or
Swiss Cheese
1 c Small or Large Curd Cottage
Cheese
3 Eggs
1/4 ts Each, Cayenne and Paprika

In a frying pan over medium heat, saute the mushrooms
in 3 tablespoons of butter until limp. Stir in the
crushed crackers, then turn into a well-greased 9-inch
pie pan. Press mushroom mixture evenly over pan bottom
and up the sides.

Melt remaining 2 tablespoons utter, add onions, and
saute until limp. Spread onions over crust; sprinkle
evenly with the shredded cheese. In a blender, whirl
the cottage cheese, eggs, and cayenne until smooth.
Pour into crust and sprinkle with paprika.

Bake in a 350 degree oven until a knife inserted in
the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before cutting.

Serve this savory quiche with a fresh spinach or mixed
green salad.



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