*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     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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