CHEESY MUSHROOM MORSELS

Cheesy Mushroom Morsels image

There's plenty of happy munching all around the table when I dish up these luscious morsels. Ideal for a large crowd, they taste like quiche without the crust or the fuss.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield about 12 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
10 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups small-curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Add green pepper and garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; drain. , In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cheeses, flour, baking powder, salt, basil and nutmeg. Add mushroom mixture. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until edges are golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 15 minutes. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.