Cheddar Veggie Appetizer Torte Recipes

CHEDDAR-VEGGIE APPETIZER TORTE

Steps:

• Combine 1 ⅓ cups of cracker crumbs and butter in a small bowl. Press the mixture onto the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
• Sprinkle the base with 2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese.
• Saute 1 small finely chopped zucchini, ½ a cup of sliced fresh mushrooms, ⅓ cup of finely chopped red onion, ¼ cup of finely chopped sweet yellow pepper in a skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until tender. Spoon the mixture over the cheese.
• Beat 1 tub of cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Add 4 eggs and beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in 2 tablespoons of crumbled bacon and pour over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Place the pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 °F for 30-35 minutes until the center is almost set.
• Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
• Carefully slide a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the quiche and remove sides of the pan.
• Serve warm or cold.

CHEDDAR VEGETABLE TORTE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a spring form pan and line the outside with aluminum foil.
• 2. In a bowl, combine bread crumbs (or crushed crackers) and the butter. Press into bottom of prepared spring form pan.
• 3. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of the bread crumb crust.
• 4. In a skillet, saute zucchini,mushrooms,onion and pepper in the olive oil until tender. Spoon over the cheddar cheese layer.
• 5. In a separate bowl (or Kitchen Aid) beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs and beat until combined well. Stir in bacon pieces. Pour this over the top of the vegetable layer. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top.
• 6. Place in preheated oven on a baking sheet, and bake for 30-35 minutes until the center is almost set. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from spring form pan carefully. Enjoy!!!