Savory Ham Cheesecake

12 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 cups oyster crackers, crushed
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups finely chopped fully cooked ham
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1/3 cup minced chives
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • Assorted crackers

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined (mixture will be thick). Add the ham, Swiss cheese, chives, basil, salt and pepper; beat just until combined. Pour into crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
  3. 3
    Place pan on a
  4. 4
    . Bake at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until filling is almost set. Turn oven off. Leave cheesecake in oven with door ajar for 30 minutes.
  5. 5
    Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers.

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