1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced, OR 1 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained
12 eggs
2 cups cottage cheese
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup cooked ham, diced (or cooked bacon or sausage)
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1 4-ounce can black olives, drained and sliced
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped, optional
If fresh mushrooms are used, saute them first.
Beat eggs with a wire whisk until light and fluffy.
Whisk in cottage cheese.
Whisk in other ingredients.
Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Note: This recipe easily can be cut in half, or made with only the first five ingredients. If half is made, bake in a 9 inch pie pan for 35 minutes, or in ramekins for 20 minutes.