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Smoked Salmon and Onion Cheesecake

Source of Recipe


From "Southern Living Homestyle Cooking"



List of Ingredients



• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  
• 2 Tbsp fine, dry breadcrumbs (store-bought)
  
• 1 small Vidalia or other sweet onion, chopped
  
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  
• 3 Tbsp butter, melted
  
• 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  
• 1/3 cup evaporated milk
  
• 4 large eggs
  
• 1/4 tsp salt
  
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  
• 1/2 pound smoked salmon, finely chopped
  
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
  






Instructions



1. Combine 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly in bottom and up sides of a buttered 8-inch springform pan; set aside. Cook onion and bell pepper in butter in a skillet over medium heat 3 minutes or just until tender, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
   
   
2. Combine cream cheese, milk, and eggs in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in onion mixture, salt, and ground pepper; fold in salmon and Swiss cheese. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
   
   
3. Bake, uncovered, at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Turn oven off. Leave cheesecake in oven 1 hour. Remove from oven, and cool to room temperature on a wire rack; sprinkle top with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Carefully remove sides of springform pan. Serve at room temperature, or cover and chill.
   
   Makes 16 servings.
   
   






Final Comments


A wedge of this rich salmon cheesecake and a fresh green salad make memorable luncheon fare. If you prefer, serve in small wedges as a plated appetizer.