MUSHROOM CRUST QUICHE

Steps:

• Grease a 9 inch pie pan and set aside.
• Melt 2 tbsps. butter over medium-high heat.
• Add the garlic powder, mix well.
• Add the mushrooms and saute until mushrooms are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
• Add the cracker crumbs and mix well.
• Press the mixture over the bottom and up the side of the prepared pan.
• Melt 1 tbsp butter in the same skillet used for mushrooms.
• Add the green onions and saute until soft.
• Spread over mushroom crust.
• Sprinkle the Swiss cheese over the green onions.
• Combine the cottage cheese, eggs and cayenne in a blender and process until smooth (you can also use a stick blender).
• Pour over Swiss cheese.
• Sprinkle with paprika if desired.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let stand 15 minutes before serving.