cheese torte
Cheese Tortes a favorite all the time. I make them for Christmas, New Year's Eve, Superbowl,Church Potlucks, just about anytime and anywhere. Just whip this up and serve with a variety of crackers, and everyone will want the recipe.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
method
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yield
24-30 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 packages cream cheese, room temperature (8oz. each)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup bacon bits (the soft ones not crunchy)
- 1 cup ham, diced fine
- 1/2 cup onions, diced fine
- 8 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, room temperature
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon horseradish
- 2 teaspoons black pepper, coarsely ground
- - grapes and assorted crackers
- 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
How To Make cheese torte
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Step 1In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with sour cream until smooth. Remove 3 1/2 c. to a small bowl, Stir in Pepper and onions. Set aside. Fold ham and horseradish into remaining mixture. Spread evenly in the bottom of a 9" springform pan. Set aside.
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Step 2In a mixing bowl beat cheddar cheese and apple cider vinegar, and paprika beat on low for 1 minute. Beat on High until almost smooth. Stir in bacon bits. Spread Half the mixture over the ham mixture.
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Step 3Top that layer with the onion/pepper mixture. (smoothing each layer as you apply them). Then add the remaining cheddar mixture on top. cover with plastic wrap and chill for 6 hours
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Step 4When ready to serve. Place on a serving platter and remove sides of the springform pan. Press pecans into top; garnish with red and green grapes. Serve with assortment of crackers.
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