savory swiss cheesecake

Recipe by
Megan Stewart
Middletown, OH

If you are tired of sweet cheesecakes (who am I kidding? Tired of cheesecakes?), then this one is for you. Swiss cheese, yum!

yield 16 serving(s)
method Bake

Ingredients For savory swiss cheesecake

  • 1/3 c
    margarine, melted
  • 1/4 tsp
    basil
  • 12 oz
    light cream cheese
  • 1/8 tsp
    rosemary
  • 16 oz
    plain yogurt
  • 1 md
    egg
  • 1 md
    egg yolk
  • 2 c
    shredded swiss cheese
  • 1 box
    wheat or rye crackers

How To Make savory swiss cheesecake

  • 1
    Combine crushed crackers and melted margarine. Press into bottom and 1 1/2" up sides of 8" springform. Set aside. beat cream cheese until soft. Add yogurt, basil, rosemary and 1/2 t pepper. Blend. Add egg and egg yolk and beat on low until mixed. Stir in swiss cheese and pour into pan. Place pan on cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees 45-50 min. Loosen sides of pan with narrow spatula. Cool 30 min and remove sides to cool completely. Return sides of pan, chill overnight. Serve in little wedges with crackers.

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