Ham and Swiss Appetizer Cheesecake

Name: Ham and Swiss Appetizer Cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup crushed round wheat crackers (about 28 crackers); 3 tablespoons butter or margarine (melted); 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese (softened); 1/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream; 2 eggs; 2 cups (8 oz) finely shredded Swiss cheese; 1 cup chopped fully cooked ham; 1/2 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7.25-oz jar); 4 medium green onions (sliced (1/4 cup)); 2 tablespoons fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried chopped fresh or dried thyme leaves; 1 package (13 oz) assorted crackers

A savory appetizer cheesecake made with ham, Swiss cheese, and red bell pepper, served with crackers.

1h 20m

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Ingredients

crushed round wheat crackers (about 28 crackers) 1 cup

butter or margarine (melted) 3 tablespoons

cream cheese (softened) 2 packages (8 oz each)

whipping (heavy) cream 1/4 cup

eggs 2

finely shredded Swiss cheese 2 cups (8 oz)

chopped fully cooked ham 1 cup

chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7.25-oz jar) 1/2 cup

green onions (sliced (1/4 cup)) 4 medium

chopped fresh or dried thyme leaves 2 tablespoons fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried

assorted crackers 1 package (13 oz)

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix crushed crackers and butter in a medium bowl until well combined. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown.

Step 2

Meanwhile, beat cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add whipping cream and eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in cheese, ham, bell peppers, onions, and thyme. Spoon evenly over the crust in the pan.

Step 3

Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until the center is set. Run a knife around the edge of the cake to loosen. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 48 hours.