Country Ham Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. 2
   Brush 9 inch diameter springform pan with 1 tbls melted butter.
3. 3
   Finely grind crackers in processor.
4. 4
   Mix cracker crumbs, parmesan and 5 tbls melted butter in a med bowl to blend. Reserve 1/2 cup of crumb mixture for topping; press remaining onto bottom and sides of prepared pan.
5. 5
   Refrigerate while preparing filling.
6. 6
   Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and eggs in a large bowl until smooth.
7. 7
   Mix in remaining ingredients, pour filling onto crust.
8. 8
   Sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
9. 9
   Place cheesecake on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until filling no longer moves in center when gently shaken, about 2 hours.
10. 10
    Cool 30 minutes.
11. 11
    Serve warm or at room temperature.