BROCCOLI-CHEESE PIE 
6 c. water
1 tbsp. salt
3 oz. uncooked macaroni rings (about 3/4 c.)
1 egg yolk
1 tbsp. snipped chives
1 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped broccoli
1/2 tsp. salt
4 eggs
1 egg white
1 c. creamed cottage cheese
1 tbsp. snipped chives
1 tsp. salt
Paprika

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Heat water and 1 teaspoon salt to boiling, stir in macaroni. Boil until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water. Beat egg yolk, stir in macaroni and 1 tablespoon chives. Press mixture against bottom and side of greased 9 inch pie plate with back of spoon. Bake 10 minutes; remove from oven and cool 10 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over crust.

Prepare broccoli as directed on package, using 1/2 teaspoon salt, drain. Arrange broccoli on cheese. Beat eggs, egg white, cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon chives and 1 teaspoon salt; pour over broccoli, sprinkle with paprika. Bake uncovered 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 300 degrees and bake about 30 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 6 servings.

 

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