Savory Cheesecake

Tish's Note:

Got this recipe from my viewing of FoodTV...it's an addiction really. I had hoped to make it for a gathering but have yet to have one since I got this one. I think I would exchange the trout for another meat...but thats up to individual taste I think. Enjoy

• Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 24 ounces cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 6 ounces smoked trout , diced
• 1⁄3; cup chopped chives

Crust

• 3 ounces melted butter
• 1 egg white
• 1 ½ cups crushed bagel chips

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, egg white, and the bagel chips.
3. Press them into the bottom of a 10" spring form pan.
4. Bake for 8 minutes to crisp up.
5. Remove from oven and cool.
6. Reduce the heat to 250F.
7. In a mixing bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, blend the cream cheese, cornstarch, salt, and sour cream.
8. Once combined, add the eggs.
9. Fold in trout and chives.
10. Pour the batter over the cooled crust.
11. Bake for 1 hour.
12. Turn the oven off and leave the cake in the oven for an additional hour without opening the door.
13. Cool on a rack for at least 4 hours.
14. Carefully unmold.
15. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.