CHEDDAR-VEGGIE APPETIZER TORTE

Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte image

A line forms quickly behind this quichelike torte at family gatherings. The wedges are easy to eat as finger food, and it's delicious hot or cold. - Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups finely crushed multigrain crackers
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 small zucchini, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable garlic and herb cream cheese
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, mushrooms, onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Spoon over cheese. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in bacon. Pour over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 30-35 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; remove sides of pan. Serve warm or chilled. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.