6 c. water
1 tsp. salt
3 oz. uncooked macaroni rings (about 3/4 cup)
1 egg yolk
1 tbsp. snipped chives
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (about 4 oz.)
1 pkg. (10 oz.) 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. 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 on broccoli. Sprinkle with paprika.

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