SAUSAGE CHEESECAKE APPETIZER

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This Italian-inspired spread looks delicious and tastes even better. The wedges are a tidy way to serve it. -Kendra Doss, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
1 jar (7 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, drain sun-dried tomatoes, reserving 1 tablespoon oil. Chop enough sun-dried tomatoes to measure 1/2 cup and set aside. (Save remaining tomatoes for another use.) In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cream and reserved sun-dried tomato oil until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the mozzarella cheese, onions, basil, sausage mixture and sun-dried tomatoes. Pour over crust. Return to baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set., 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 at room temperature with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Marina Jamnan
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Emmanuel Chikomu
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This recipe is amazing! I love the combination of sausage and cream cheese.


Mirembe Lyndsy
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect appetizer for any party.


abdullah Iftikhar
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This is the best sausage cheesecake appetizer recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


BOIYTON SOTOBE
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I'm not usually a fan of sausage cheesecake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!


Sanyu Faith
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This recipe is delicious! I made it for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit.


Mukarram Shah
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it.


TIGER J
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer. It's perfect for any occasion.


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I made this recipe for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Hikmat Bajgain
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


Jike Family
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I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect combination of savory and sweet.


El Brighto Odo Gwu
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This is a great appetizer for any party. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Hope Chisale
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I tried this recipe last night, and it was delicious! The sausage and cream cheese flavors go perfectly together.


Gamers Zone
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This recipe is amazing! I've made it several times, and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!


Felix Basketball
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make, and it's always a hit at parties.


JJ Motors Gaborone
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This is a great recipe! It's easy to follow, and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it.


Md Shahidul Alam
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I've tried this recipe a few times, and it always turns out great. It's the perfect appetizer for any occasion.


Yasmeen Akhtir
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I made this recipe last night, and it was a hit! My guests loved it.


Jay Gab
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This is one of my favorite appetizers to make. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to put together.


Wes Pierce
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I absolutely love this sausage cheesecake appetizer recipe! It's super easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a hit at parties and gatherings.