Savory Appetizer Cheesecake Recipe

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I love to experiment with new recipes, and my family is always willing to taste-test. This warm bacon cheesecake is welcome at family get-togethers. —Joy Burke, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

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Savory Appetizer Cheesecake Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 16-20 Servings

20 35 55

Ingredients

6 Wright® Brand Bacon strips, diced

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1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sliced green onions
Assorted crackers and fresh fruit

Directions

In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. In the drippings, saute onion and garlic until tender; remove with a slotted spoon.
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, cream, flour, salt and cayenne; beat until smooth. Add eggs, beat on low speed just until combined. Set aside 3 tablespoons bacon for garnish. Stir in green onions, sauteed onion and remaining bacon into egg mixture. Pour into greased 8-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet.
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with reserved bacon. Serve warm with crackers and fruit. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 16-20 servings.

Originally published as Savory Appetizer Cheesecake in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2001, p22