Cheddar Chili Cheesecake

Presented By: Debbie Pickett

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  fine dry breadcrumb
• 1⁄4 cup  shredded cheese
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 12  sliced cooked ham, diced and divided
• 1 (10 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 5  green onions, chopped
• 3  large eggs
• 2  small  jalapeno peppers, minced
• 1  clove garlic
• 1  cup sour cream
• 2  tablespoons milk

Directions

1. Stir together breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup of shredded cheese, sprinkle on the bottom of a buttered 9" springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer about 4 minutes; add half of ham, the 10 oz.
3. of sharp cheddar cheese and next six ingredients.
4. Beat at low speed till well blended.
5. Pour half of the cream cheese mixture in pan and top with remaining ham.
6. Pour remaining cheese mixture over ham.
7. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until center is set.
8. Let stand for 30 minutes.
9. Gently run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake and release sides of pan.
10. Serve at room temperature with crackers.