Kudzu Rice Quiche - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 eggs
2 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup finely grated swiss cheese
1/2 lb fresh young kudzu leaves
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
6 tablespoons heavy cream or 6 tablespoons evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
6 drops Tabasco sauce (or hot sauce of your choice)

Preparation

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.