Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte Recipe

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A line forms quickly behind this quiche-like torte at family gatherings. The wedges are easy to eat as finger food, plus it's delicious hot or cold. — Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

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Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Yield: 16 Servings

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Ingredients

1-1/3 cups finely crushed multigrain crackers
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 small zucchini, finely chopped
5 small fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable garlic and herb cream cheese
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons crumbled cooked Wright® Brand Bacon

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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, mushrooms, onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Spoon over cheese.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in bacon. Pour over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan. Serve warm or chilled. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 164 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 96 mg cholesterol, 267 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte in Country Woman August/September 2007, p27