Savory Apple Cinnamon Bacon Breakfast Cheesecake


Ingredients

1 (7 oz.)package Martha White® Apple Cinnamon Flavored Muffin Mix
4tablespoons butter
1/2pound bacon
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
12ounces cream cheese, softened
4 large eggs
8ounces (1 cup) ricotta cheese
1/2cup heavy cream
1teaspoon salt
1/8teaspoon black pepper

 

Preparation Directions

1.HEAT oven to 400°F. Line bottom of 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Remove 3 tablespoons muffin mix. Set aside. Combine remaining mix and butter in medium bowl. Mix with fork or fingers until crumbly. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Place on rimmed baking pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool.
2.COOK bacon until crispy, reserving the fat. Cook onion in bacon fat 5 minutes or until soft. Remove onion with a slotted spoon to drain excess fat. Crumble bacon into small pieces.
3.BEAT cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer at medium-high speed until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth. Beat in ricotta, cream, salt, pepper and reserved muffin mix at low speed until well blended. Stir in onion and bacon gently with spatula. Pour over cooled crust. Place on rimmed baking pan.
4.BAKE 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°F. Do not open oven door. Bake 1 hour longer or until center is set. Cool at least 30 minutes before removing from pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Prep Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 1 hrs 30 min
Serving size: 10 servings