Mushroom Crust Crab Quiche

Makes 4 to 6 servings

5 T butter

1/2 ground mushrooms, finely chopped

1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 160

1 1/4 t dried tarragon leaves

3/4 chopped green onions

3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese

6 oz. crab

3/4 cup small curd cottage cheese

1/4 cup ricotta cheese

3 eggs

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 T sherry

Melt 3 T butter in skillet. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender. Remove from heat. Stir in crushed saltines and 1 teaspoon tarragon. Press into an oiled 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 15 minutes. Melt remaining butter. Add onions and sauté until tender. Spread onion over cooked mushroom crust. Blend remaining 1/4 teaspoon tarragon and remaining ingredients together. Pour over onions. Bake for about 40 minutes or until firm. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving. Bake at 350.