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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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