Savory Ham Cheesecake

• 3 cups oyster crackers, crushed
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups finely chopped fully cooked ham
• 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
• 1/3 cup minced chives
• 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• Assorted crackers

1. In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined (mixture will be thick). Add the ham, Swiss cheese, chives, basil, salt and pepper; beat just until combined. Pour into crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
3. Place pan on a
4. . Bake at 325u0b0 for 60-70 minutes or until filling is almost set. Turn oven off. Leave cheesecake in oven with door ajar for 30 minutes.
5. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers.

oyster crackers, parmesan cheese, butter, cream cheese, eggs, fully cooked ham, swiss cheese, chives, fresh basil, salt, white pepper, crackers

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/savory-ham-cheesecake/ (may not work)