About
A savory cheesecake? A savory cheesecake you could serve at brunch? Surely, we jest! And yet here it is, Bacon Swiss Cheesecake! The creamy, luscious texture of a cheesecake now provides the base for succulent bacon and Swiss cheese! Green onions and a simple yet buttery pastry base make this taste like the creamiest quiche in existence! Best of all, Bacon Swiss Cheesecake isn't too much of a struggle to put together compared to other cheesecakes: just over an hour and bam! Brunch is ready and delicious! Break out the crackers because you won't want to miss a bite!
Ingredients
- pastry for a single-crust pie
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature and lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup 2% milk
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- assorted crackers, to taste
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Step 2 -Roll the pastry into a 13 1/2-inch circle.
Step 3 -Fit the pastry into the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-inch springform pan.
Step 4 -Lightly prick the bottom of the dough with a fork or toothpick.
Step 5 -Bake the crust until lightly browned, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 6 -Allow the crust to cool slightly.
Step 7 -Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
Step 8 -In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy.
Step 9 -Add the beaten eggs and the milk to the cream cheese and beat until smooth.
Step 10 -Add the cheese, the onions, the cooked bacon, the salt, the pepper, and the cayenne to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
Step 11 -Pour the filling into the slightly cooled crust.
Step 12 -Bake until set and a knife inserted into the center of the cheesecake comes out clean, about 40-45 minutes.
Step 13 -Allow the cheesecake to cool for 20 minutes.
Step 14 -Cut the cheesecake into thin slices.
Step 15 -Serve warm with the crackers.
