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mushroom crust quiche

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Recipe by
Lynette !
@breezermom
Gulf Breeze, FL

A quiche that puts the mushrooms in the crust instead of in the quiche!

yield 1 9-inch quiche
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mushroom crust quiche

  • 3/4 lb
    fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • 1/2 c
    saltine crackers, finely crushed
  • 3/4 c
    green onions, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • 2 c
    monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 c
    small-curd cottage cheese
  • 3
    eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    paprika

How To Make mushroom crust quiche

  • 1
    Saute mushrooms in 3 tablespoons melted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until tender. Add cracker crumbs; stir well. Press the mixture evenly on the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pieplate.
  • 2
    Saute onions in 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet for 1 minute. Sprinkle over the mushroom crust. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the onions. Set aside.
  • 3
    Combine cottage cheese, eggs, and pepper, stirring well. Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the shredded cheese. Sprinkle with paprika.
  • 4
    Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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