CHEDDAR VEGETABLE TORTE

Cheddar Vegetable Torte image

Provided by Deb Crane

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/3 c italian bread crumbs, or crushed crackers of your choice
1/4 c butter,melted
2 c shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
1 small zucchini, finely chopped
5 small fresh mushrooms,sliced
1/3 c chopped sweet onion
1/4 c chopped sweet red pepper
1 Tbsp olive oil
8 oz spreadable garlic and herb cream cheese
4 eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp crumbled cooked bacon
2 Tbsp shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a spring form pan and line the outside with aluminum foil.
2. In a bowl, combine bread crumbs (or crushed crackers) and the butter. Press into bottom of prepared spring form pan.
3. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of the bread crumb crust.
4. In a skillet, saute zucchini,mushrooms,onion and pepper in the olive oil until tender. Spoon over the cheddar cheese layer.
5. In a separate bowl (or Kitchen Aid) beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs and beat until combined well. Stir in bacon pieces. Pour this over the top of the vegetable layer. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top.
6. Place in preheated oven on a baking sheet, and bake for 30-35 minutes until the center is almost set. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from spring form pan carefully. Enjoy!!!