Salmon Quiche

This recipe came from a great Washington friend years ago. We enjoyed it with them many, many times as did others. I think you'll find it wonderful too.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 pie

Ingredients

• 1  cup  corn flake crumbs
• 4  tablespoons  melted butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dill weed
• 1 (7 3/4ounce) can salmon
• 1  cup cream-style cottage cheese
• 3  eggs, separated
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half cream
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  dash pepper
• 1  tablespoon  chopped chives
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Crust: Combine top three ingredients and press into a buttered 9 inch pie plate.
2. Filling: Empty salmon with liquid in mixing bowl.
3. Beat in cottage cheese and egg yolks; cream together.
4. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, chives and lemon juice.
5. Beat egg whites until stiff (not dry); fold into salmon mixture.
6. Turn into prepared crumb crust.
7. Bake at 350F for~40 minutes.
8. Serve hot.