CHEESE TORTE

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Provided by Sheri Zarnick

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 pkg cream cheese, room temperature (8oz. each)
1 c sour cream
1 c bacon bits (the soft ones not crunchy)
1 c ham, diced fine
1/2 c onions, diced fine
8 c sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, room temperature
3/4 c apple cider vinegar
2 1/4 tsp paprika
1 tsp horseradish
2 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground
grapes and assorted crackers
1 c pecans, toasted and chopped

Steps:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with sour cream until smooth. Remove 3 1/2 c. to a small bowl, Stir in Pepper and onions. Set aside. Fold ham and horseradish into remaining mixture. Spread evenly in the bottom of a 9" springform pan. Set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl beat cheddar cheese and apple cider vinegar, and paprika beat on low for 1 minute. Beat on High until almost smooth. Stir in bacon bits. Spread Half the mixture over the ham mixture.
3. Top that layer with the onion/pepper mixture. (smoothing each layer as you apply them). Then add the remaining cheddar mixture on top. cover with plastic wrap and chill for 6 hours
4. When ready to serve. Place on a serving platter and remove sides of the springform pan. Press pecans into top; garnish with red and green grapes. Serve with assortment of crackers.