6 c. water
1 tsp. salt
3 oz. uncooked macaroni rings (about 3/4 c.)
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp. snipped chives
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 oz.)
1 pkg. frozen chopped broccoli
4 eggs
1 egg white
1 c. creamed cottage cheese

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Heat water and a teaspoon of salt to boiling; stir in macaroni. Boil until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and then rinse in cold water.

Beat egg yolk; stir in cooked macaroni and chives (1 teaspoon). Press mixture against bottom and sides of greased 9" pie plate with back of spoon. Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.

Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees. Sprinkle 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 and 1 tablespoon chives and pour on broccoli. Sprinkle with paprika.

Bake, uncovered 15 minutes. Reduce oven to 300 degrees. Bake until knife inserted 1" from edge comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving. Serves 6 persons.