HAM AND SWISS APPETIZER CHEESECAKE

Ham and Swiss Appetizer Cheesecake image

Savory appetizer cheesecakes have great make-ahead convenience. The terrific combination of ham and Swiss cheese is classic.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 4h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup crushed round wheat crackers (about 28 crackers)
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream
2 eggs
2 cups finely shredded Swiss cheese (8 ounces)
1 cup chopped fully cooked ham
1/2 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7.25-ounce jar)
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 package (13 ounces) assorted crackers

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°. Mix crushed crackers and butter until well blended. Press evenly in bottom of springform pan, 9x3 inches. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, beat cream cheese in large bowl with 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 crust in pan.
Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until center is set. Run knife around edge of cheesecake to loosen. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 48 hours.
Remove side of pan. Place cheesecake on serving platter. Cut into wedges. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 30 mg