Herbed Cheesecake Recipe

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Cheesecake isn't just for dessert! This savory version is my family's favorite for merry munching around the holidays. —Julie Tomlin, Watkinswille, Georgia

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Herbed Cheesecake Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 55 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 24 Servings
15 55 70

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  • In a large 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 blended.
  • 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. Serve with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 24 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 142 calories, 12 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 66 mg cholesterol, 183 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Herbed Cheesecake in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2002, p27

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Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2011 by busswits

This is an excellent dip with crackers - it goes a long way, tastes great and is so fun and easy to make. Everyone asks for the recipe!


Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2008 by busswits

This is absolutely wonderful and easy to make. Everywhere I take it I receive rave reviews. Try it, you'll like it!

 
 
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