BACON-CHEESE APPETIZER PIE

Bacon-Cheese Appetizer Pie image

I first made this for an open house three years ago and everybody liked it. It's easy to make and tastes delicious. Cheesecake is popular in these parts-it's fun to have it for an appetizer instead of dessert for a change. -Joanie Elbourn, Gardner, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Pastry for a single-crust pie
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup sliced green onions
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Assorted crackers

Steps:

Roll the pastry into a 13-1/2-in. circle. Fit into the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Lightly prick the bottom. Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add eggs and milk; beat until smooth. Add cheese, onions, bacon, salt, pepper and cayenne; mix well. Pour into the crust., Bake at 350° until set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool 20 minutes. Remove sides of pan. Cut into thin slices; serve warm with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.