This savory cheesecake is best served warm or room temperature to bring out the savory flavors!
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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
14 cup Land O Lakes® Heavy Whipping Cream
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
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.
To crush crackers, place crackers into resealable plastic food bag. Use rolling pin to crush crackers.
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