Best Maytag Blue Cheese Bacon And Onion Cheesecake Recipes

BACON, BLUE CHEESE SAVORY CHEESECAKE KANSAS CITY JUNIOR LEAGUE

Steps:

• Sprinkle breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a buttered water-tight-8 inch round springform pan. Set aside.
• Combine cream cheese, eggs, and cream in mixer.
• Saute bacon until crisp; drain and chop finely.
• reserve 1 tablespoon drippings and saute onion until clear.
• Add onion, bacon, blue cheese, salt, pepper, and Tabasco to cream cheese mixture.
• Pour into a prepared pan. Set pan inside a larger one; pour boiling water 2 inches deep into larger pan.
• Bake 1 hour and 40 minutes at 300 degrees.
• Turn off oven and let "cake" set for 1 hour.
• Remove pan from water and cool 2 hours.

CARAMELIZED ONION BACON CHEESECAKE BITES

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium.
• Add the sliced onions to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes on medium heat to soften.
• Add the brown sugar and Balsamic Vinegar to the skillet.
• Sauté uncovered, occasionally stirring for about 8 minutes or until the onions are translucent and reduced in size by half.
• Reduce the heat to low and slowly sauté the onions until golden brown and caramelized. The sauce will have thickened and will cling to the onions. This can take anywhere from 15 minutes to 30 minutes or longer. Do not overcook.
• When the onions have caramelized remove pan from heat and allow to cool.
• Refrigerate in an airtight container if making the appetizers the next day.
• Beat the cream cheese, egg, salt, and pepper on high until thick and creamy, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in 6 tablespoons of the balsamic caramelized onions and 2 tablespoons of the chopped bacon.
• Using a small spoon or a frosting decorator bag fill each Phyllo cup with the cream cheese filling.
• Bake in a preheated 350 F. degrees oven for 12-15 minutes or until the filling is set.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Top each baked Phyllo cup with 1/4 teaspoon of the remaining chopped balsamic caramelized onion.
• Top each appetizer with a sprinkling of the remaining finely chopped bacon.

SAUTEED CALVES LIVER WITH BACON, ONION AND MAYTAG BLUE CHEESE TART

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in medium skillet over medium high heat. Lightly flour liver and place in pan and sear for 5 seconds and flip. Add arugula and garlic and quickly saute Deglaze with balsamic vinegar and serve over onion tart, recipe follows.
• For the Tart: Render diced bacon until crispy. Add butter, onion, rosemary and cook until tender. Season with salt and pepper. Roll out dough and plate filling in middle and top with blue cheese. Fold over edges and bake in a preheated 500 degree oven until golden brown, approximately 10 to 12 minutes. Serve with calves liver.

BACON, ONION AND CHEESE TART

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper.
• In a medium saute pan, cook the bacon over a medium-low heat until it begins to render, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onions and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Season with pepper. Set aside to let cool. Add the thyme to the cooled bacon-onion mixture.
• In a bowl, combine the farmer's cheese, creme fraiche, egg yolk and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Flour a flat surface and place the puff pastry on top. Flour the top and gently roll into a 13-by-18-inch rectangle. Cut the pastry in half and transfer each to a lined sheet pan. Using a fork, dock the puff pastry (pierce it slightly with the tines), leaving a 1-inch border untouched.
• Divide the cheese mixture between the two sheets of pastry and spread evenly on the docked area. Top each tart with half of the bacon-onion mixture.
• Place the tarts in the oven on the lower racks and bake, rotating halfway through, until the crusts are dark golden, about 25 minutes. Garnish with the pecorino and chives.

SMOKED SALMON, CRISPY BACON, AND MAYTAG BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook until brown and crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan, drain on paper towels, and reserve.
• In a food processor, fitted with a metal blade, combine the egg, mustard, vinegar, and garlic. Puree until smooth. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until all the oil is incorporated and the mixture is thick. With the machine running add 4 ounces of the blue cheese and the buttermilk. Season the dressing with salt, pepper, and pepper sauce.
• In a mixing bowl, toss the spinach and red onions with as much dressing, as desired. Season the salad with salt and pepper. Mound the greens in the center of each plate. Crumble the salmon over the greens. Sprinkle each salad with the reserved crispy bacon, and remaining blue cheese. Garnish with the quartered eggs and serve immediately.
• In a small bowl combine the salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne. Season the salmon on all sides with the spice mixture. Wrap the entire seasoned fillet with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or up to 8 hours.
• Prepare a stovetop smoker according to the manufacturer's directions.
• Unwrap the salmon and place skin side down on the rack in the smoker. Place the smoker over medium heat (or as directed by the manufacturer), cover, and cook until the salmon is firm and flakes easily, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove the salmon from the smoker and cool.

MUSHROOM AND BACON CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and red pepper in oil for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook and stir for 10 minutes or until liquid has evaporated. Set aside to cool., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, salt and pepper until light and fluffy. Beat in sour cream. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in the bacon, feta cheese, parsley and mushroom mixture. Pour into crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. 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. Top with mushrooms, parsley and additional bacon if desired. Serve with crackers.

SAVORY BLT CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake 12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and cream until smooth. Beat in the bacon, tomatoes, Gruyere cheese, onions and pepper. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to larger pan. , Bake 45-55 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes; loosen edges from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., Remove rim from pan. Serve cheesecake with toppings and crackers if desired.

MAYTAG BLUE CHEESE, BACON AND ONION CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. For the crust, combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan. For the filling, in a large bowl thoroughly mix cream cheese, eggs, and cream. Stir in bacon, onion, blue cheese, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Scrape into springform pan and bake 45 to 60 minutes, until puffed and golden. Turn oven off and allow cheesecake to sit in oven until cool. Refrigerate overnight before removing from pan. Serve at room temperature, garnished with the scallions. Serve with salted rice crackers which are usually packaged in tubes and can be found in the deli section of most grocery stores. The combination of the salted crispiness of the cracker with the smooth and tangy texture of the cheesecake is perfect!