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Mushroom Crust Quiche with Ham

Amy
This Mushroom Crust Quiche is lighter than any normal quiche I've had. The crust consists of mushrooms and crushed crackers creating a healthier alternative!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 lb baby bella mushrooms coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely crushed saltines, approximately 14 crackers
  • 3/4 cup green onions, sliced and divided
  • 1 cup diced ham, see notes
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese, low fat, 2%
  • 1 scant cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
  • 1 scant cup mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, add the butter and mushrooms. Saute for 6-7 minutes, or until tender. Stir in the crushed cracker crumbs and transfer to a 9 or 10-inch pie pan. Press the crust mixture evenly over the bottom and up the side of the pie pan.
  • Sprinkle 3/4 of the sliced green onions evenly over the crust, reserving some to sprinkle on top. Sprinkle the diced ham evenly over the green onions.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, eggs, red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix in the shredded cheese, reserving 1/4 cup to sprinkle on top.
  • Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the diced ham, using a rubber spatula to spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the reserved green onions and cheese over the top.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick should come out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. I used low fat cottage cheese, but you can use regular cottage cheese.
  2. If you don't like ham, you can easily omit or substitute it with something else.  I've used homemade ground turkey sausage but I have also made this with no meat. Any and all combinations are equally delicious!
  3. You can use any kind of cheese that you like or have on hand.
  4. I have added caramelized onions to this instead of using green onions when I happened to have some on hand, it add a nice sweetness to the quiche.
  5. I have used two different pie dishes and I've never had an issue with sticking.  I love both this red ruffled pie dish and this standard pie dish.
 
The nutrition facts below are based on the recipe above.  This is only an estimation and intended for informational purposes only.
 
Keyword eggs, mushrooms, quiche
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