Instructions:

Doanleigh Inn Savory Crab Cheesecake

Source: Doanleigh Inn - Kansas City, Missouri

Crust
1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
3/4 cup butter, melted

Combine ingredients and press into bottom of 12-inch spring-form pan. Set aside.

Filling
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Heat oil in skillet. Add onions, peppers, salt and pepper. Cook until peppers are soft, about 3 minutes.

32 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 eggs
1/2 cup cream
1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, grated
1 pound (2 cups) crab meat, cooked

Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and eggs until very thick and frothy, about 4 minutes. Beat in the cream, Gouda, cooked vegetables and crab. Beat until creamy, about 2 minutes.

Pour filling over crust and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Allow to cool to room temperature.

Serve with crackers or toasted baguettes.