SAVORY HAM CHEESECAKE
My mom was the best cook-everything she made was special. She served this elegant cheesecake on Sunday following a Saturday ham dinner. Now my family loves it, too!-Shannon Soper, West Bend, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h35m
Yield 24-30 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined (mixture will be thick). Add the ham, Swiss cheese, chives, basil, salt and pepper; beat just until combined. Pour into crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until filling is almost set. Turn oven off. Leave cheesecake in oven with door ajar for 30 minutes. , 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 chilled or at room temperature with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Hafsa Naz
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is worth it. The results are amazing!
Sanzay Shahi
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The ham and cheese are a classic pairing, and the Ritz cracker crust adds a nice touch of crunch.
Danielle Britz
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a potluck. It is easy to transport and serve.
Rita Turner
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up.
Yaqeen Rehman
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. It is also very easy to customize to your own taste.
Deleigh Blaauw
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It is also very easy to make ahead of time.
Jyoti Pant
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I am so glad I tried it. It is now one of my favorite dishes.
Olaniyan Semiu
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. It is also a very affordable dish to make.
Rach L
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.
Godwin nyakno
[email protected]This was a fun and easy recipe to make. It was also very delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Precious Tshinga
[email protected]This ham cheesecake recipe is a real winner! It is creamy, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of crunch from the Ritz cracker crust. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.