1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon butter
2/3 cup cottage cheese
2/3 cup soft bread crumbs
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded cheddar or mozzerella cheese
Dash paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
4 hamburger buns (optiona)
Saute onion and green pepper in butter.
Mix cottage cheese, bread crumbs, egg, shredded cheese and the sauteed peppers and onions. Add dash of paprika, salt, and pepper.
Roll into balls and bake at 350*F (175*C) for 15 minutes, turn over and bake 5 minutes longer. Flatten softly and spread ketchup on top.
Serve on hamburger buns with condiments of your choice, if desired.
Makes 4 servings.