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Herbed Cheesecake
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3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream, divided 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted 3 eggs 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Assorted crackers
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream and soup until smooth. Add the eggs, Romano cheese, garlic, cornstarch, basil, thyme, Italian seasoning and pepper; beat until smooth. Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 55-60 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; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Remove sides of pan. Spread remaining sour cream over top.
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