Vidalia Onion Cheesecake

• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 1 vidalia onion, large chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese, part skim milk
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (cayenne )
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup scallion, sliced thin

1. In 10 inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp, remove & drain on paper towels.
2. Cook onions and garlic in drippings until tender. Discard drippings and drain in strainer.
3. Combine cheese, half & half, flour, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, blend until smooth.
4. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the bacon for garnish -- stir remaining bacon and onion mixture into the cheese mixture.
5. Lightly grease sides of an 8 or 9" spring form pan. Pour batter into pan.
6. Bake 40 min at 350 degrees or until center is just set.
7. Remove from oven and place on a wire cooling rack and allow to cool to room temperature.
8. Garnish with remaining bacon and serve with a crisp green salad.

bacon, vidalia onion, garlic, ricotta cheese, cream, flour, salt, pepper, eggs, scallion

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vidalia-onion-cheesecake-355627 (may not work)