Title: Mushroom Crust Quiche (Pjs)
Categories: Main
Yield: 4 Servings

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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