Kudzu Rice Quiche Food

KUDZU RICE QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a 9-inch pie pan or use an 8- or 9-inch square cake pan.
• In a medium bowl, beat 1 egg; add rice and Swiss cheese.
• Stir well.
• Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan, making a crust.
• Refrigerate until ready to fill and bake.
• Cook kudzu leaves in a small amount of water, press to remove moisture and chop fine.
• Add butter and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, beat remaining 3 eggs.
• Stir in salt, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, hot sauce and nutmeg.
• When it's blended, stir in kudzu.
• Pour into prepared rice crust.
• Bake 30-35 minutes or until firm.

RICE-CRUST QUICHE

Steps:

• With the back of a spoon, press the rice into a greased 9-in. pie plate to form a crust. Drizzle with butter. Bake at 350° for 3 minutes; remove from the oven. Combine ham, cheeses and hot pepper sauce; sprinkle over rice. Beat eggs, milk, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder; pour over ham over mixture. Sprinkle with parsley. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.