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Artichoke Cheesecake




Source of Recipe


Ambrosia






List of Ingredients



• 2 T butter, softened
  
• 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
  
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  
• 2 T Italian seasoning
  
• 2 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese, room temperature
  
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  
• 3 large eggs
  
• 1 cup sour cream
  
• 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained & chopped
  
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
  
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
  
• 6 scallion heads + 1/2" green from each, chopped
  
• 1 large clove garlic, pressed
  
• 1 tsp crushed dried tarragon
  
• 1 T fresh or dried basil
  






Instructions



1. Grease a 9" springform pan with the butter. Mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and 2 T Italian seasoning. Coat bottom of pan; set aside remaining mixture.
   
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
   
3. In mixer or food processor beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add feta cheese, eggs, and sour cream. Beat until smooth. Add chopped artichokes. Beat in red and green bell peppers, scallions, garlic, tarragon, and basil.
   
4. Spoon mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
   
5. Cool to room temperature. Chill for at least 2 hours.
   
6. Remove from pan. Pat reserved crumb coating mixture on outside of cheesecake. Serve with toast points or crackers.