SAUSAGE CHEESECAKE APPETIZER

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This Italian-inspired spread looks delicious and tastes even better. The wedges are a tidy way to serve it. -Kendra Doss, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
1 jar (7 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, drain sun-dried tomatoes, reserving 1 tablespoon oil. Chop enough sun-dried tomatoes to measure 1/2 cup and set aside. (Save remaining tomatoes for another use.) In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cream and reserved sun-dried tomato oil until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the mozzarella cheese, onions, basil, sausage mixture and sun-dried tomatoes. Pour over crust. Return to baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 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; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Serve at room temperature with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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This appetizer is a great way to use up leftover sausage. It's also a great way to impress your guests with your culinary skills.


Sammy Richest
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I'm not a huge fan of sausage, but I really enjoyed this appetizer. The cream cheese and spices balanced out the flavor of the sausage perfectly.


Katherine Custis
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This appetizer is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Thebeast Beast
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I love the combination of sausage and cream cheese in this appetizer. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Firas K
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This appetizer is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


nagin Saiful
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I was really impressed with this recipe. It's so simple, but it turned out so flavorful.


Neliswa Kumbaca
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This appetizer is so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Yoman Hero
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I've made this appetizer several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Void A
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. It's perfect for a quick and easy appetizer.


Jolie Tapia
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


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I made this appetizer for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Paco Prado
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cheesecake was creamy and flavorful, and the sausage added a nice savory touch.


Gajendra Rai
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but it turned out to be delicious! The sausage and cream cheese pair perfectly together.


Vloger
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This sausage cheesecake appetizer was a hit at my party! It was easy to make and everyone loved it.