Recipe: Herbed Rice Quiche

Herbed Rice Quiche

2 cups cooked rice
1 cup frozen peas
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
Paprika for garnish

Combine rice, peas, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, mushrooms, onion, basil, rosemary, salt, red pepper, cottage cheese, milk and eggs in bowl. Pour into buttered 9-inch quiche dish or pie pan.

Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees about 45 minutes, or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.

Garnish with 1/4 cup remaining Cheddar cheese and with paprika. Let stand 5 minutes.

Servings: 8
Source: USA Rice Federation