Bacon & Kale Savory Cheesecake

Name: Bacon & Kale Savory Cheesecake
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 1 cup finely crushed butter crackers; 3 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter melted; Filling; 8 slices bacon, chopped; 4 ounces (3 cups) kale, ribs and stems removed, coarsely chopped; 1 (2-ounce) jar chopped pimientos, drained; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves *; 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Heavy Whipping Cream; 2 large Land O Lakes® Eggs; 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

This savory cheesecake is best served warm or room temperature to bring out the savory flavors!

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Ingredients

Crust

1 cup finely crushed butter crackers

3 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter, melted

Filling

8 slices bacon, chopped

4 ounces (3 cups) kale, ribs and stems removed, coarsely chopped

1 (2-ounce) jar chopped pimientos, drained

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

¹/₄ cup Land O Lakes® Heavy Whipping Cream

2 large Land O Lakes® Eggs

2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

*Substitute 1 teaspoon dried crushed thyme leaves.

How to make

STEP 1

Heat oven to 350°F.
STEP 2

Combine crackers and butter in bowl; mix well. Press into bottom of 9-inch springform pan with removable sides. Bake 8-10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool.
STEP 3

Cook bacon in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon to paper towels. Reduce heat to medium. Add kale to pan drippings; cook 3-5 minutes or until wilted and tender. Remove from heat. Stir in cooked bacon, pimientos and thyme. Set aside.
STEP 4

Beat cream cheese at medium speed in bowl until creamy. Add whipping cream and eggs; continue beating until smooth. Stir in bacon mixture. Stir in Swiss cheese.
STEP 5

Spread mixture over crust. Bake 40-50 minutes or until center is just set. Run knife around outside edge; cool 1 hour. Remove sides of pan. Cut into wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.
STEP 6

*Substitute 1 teaspoon dried crushed thyme leaves.