Vidalia Onion Cheesecake

Name: Vidalia Onion Cheesecake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, diced; 1 vidalia onion, large chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 15 ounces ricotta cheese, part skim milk; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper (cayenne ); 2 eggs; 1/2 cup scallion, sliced thin

Submitted by Pinay0618

"Bacon, sweet Vidalia onions, and ricotta are the main ingredients in this savory cheesecake. From GourmetSleuth.com."

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Ready In:: 1hr 10mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 8

ingredients

6 slices bacon, diced
1 vidalia onion, large chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
15 ounces ricotta cheese, part skim milk
¹⁄₂ cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons flour
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper (cayenne )
2 eggs
¹⁄₂ cup scallion, sliced thin

directions

In 10 inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp, remove & drain on paper towels.
Cook onions and garlic in drippings until tender. Discard drippings and drain in strainer.
Combine cheese, half & half, flour, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, blend until smooth.
Reserve 3 tablespoons of the bacon for garnish -- stir remaining bacon and onion mixture into the cheese mixture.
Lightly grease sides of an 8 or 9" spring form pan. Pour batter into pan.
Bake 40 min at 350 degrees or until center is just set.
Remove from oven and place on a wire cooling rack and allow to cool to room temperature.
Garnish with remaining bacon and serve with a crisp green salad.