Name: Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups finely crushed multigrain crackers -; 1/4 cup butter, melted -; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese -; 1 small zucchini, finely chopped -; 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms -; 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion -; 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper -; 1 tablespoon olive oil -; 1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable garlic and herb cream cheese -; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten -; 2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon -; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese -

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25 min.

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Ingredients for - Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte

1. 1-1/3 cups finely crushed multigrain crackers -

2. 1/4 cup butter, melted -

3. 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese -

4. 1 small zucchini, finely chopped -

5. 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms -

6. 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion -

7. 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper -

8. 1 tablespoon olive oil -

9. 1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable garlic and herb cream cheese -

10. 4 large eggs, lightly beaten -

11. 2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon -

12. 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese -

How to cook deliciously - Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte

1. Stage

In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, mushrooms, onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Spoon over cheese.

2. Stage

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in bacon. Pour over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

3. Stage

Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 30-35 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; remove sides of pan. Serve warm or chilled. Refrigerate leftovers.