I admit that sometimes on rare occasions, my mind wanders during church. Not because our church is boring. Far from it. You know I wouldn’t be at a boring service.  Sometimes, the pastor is a bit overly enthusiastic, and if you’ve ever been to a Tyler Perry movie or play, you get the picture.  But sometimes, my earthly pleasures take over and this past Sunday right smack in the middle of the sermon, I whispered something to my husband.

“Savory cheesecake with a potato chip crust.” He gives me two nods. One vertical nod that says “great idea.” And one diagonal nod that says, “get your eyes back up there.” Well, now I could concentrate. I was a food group and our theme for the month was junk food.

At first I was excited.  I thought of my favorite junk food that I rarely allow to darken my door. Then I was not so excited because the junk food throws me. If it were up to me, several aisles in the grocery store would disappear, just because I don’t partake.

I do, however, have memories of purchasing  freshly bagged potato chips at the Farmer’s Market in Pennsylvania. I never ate a sandwich without the crunch of chips in the middle. Not wanting to miss the challenge, I picked Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, but for days had no recipe. Then right in the middle of the church service it came into my head.

I’ve never made any type of cheesecake at all, so this was more than a challenge for me. I chose a sour cream and onion flavor profile, using spring onions and chives and a few spices.

Everyone remember eating onion dip and I wanted to play off of that.  It’s a fun appetizer, and something that could easily be taken to a party. The chips brings a crunch to the smooth creaminess of the cheesecake that makes you want to go back for just one more bite.

I consulted the Loveless Cafe Cookbook to see how they made a sweet cheesecake. Their approach is unconventional, not using a water bath and baking at a low 300 degrees. I also consulted a friend who sells cheesecakes and she said to start at 475 degrees for 10 minutes and then reduce to 300 degrees.

I tried both methods and both worked. The latter gave me more of a solid cheesecake with a golden top. This is the recipe I will post.

The Process for Savory Cheesecake

Start by crushing potato chips with rolling pin. You could use a food processor, but I like crushing.

Press potato chips into pan.

Add the cheesecake mixture into these mini cheesecake pans. I like these pans.

Top with Sour Cream, Chopped Chives and Crushed Chips

Another version is to garnish with chives before baking.

I can’t wait to try a variety of flavors and serve this at my next dinner party. I’m thinking a smoked salmon might be nice crusted in what else, but bagel chips.

If you want to see a video of my other savory smoked salmon cheesecake, CLICK HERE.

What is your favorite kind of savory cheesecake or is this the first time you are hearing about a savory instead of sweet version?

More Savory Cheesecakes

Savory Caramelized Onion Cheesecake

Savory Cheesecake Bites, Perfect for a Party

Savory Smoked Salmon Cheesecake with video

My Sweet Cheesecakes

New York Cheesecake with Berry Compote

Low Carb Cheesecake

Low Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake (Cheesecake Factory Inspired)

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Savory Sour Cream Chives Cheesecake with Potato Chip Crust

A kettle potato chip crusted savory cheesecake reminiscent of a sour cream and onion chips and dip, but a much more elegant appetizer.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Author Angela Roberts

Ingredients

• 1 8 oz. bag kettle cooked or ruffled potato chips
• 4 spring onions thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 1 pound full-fat non-whipped cream cheese
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives
• Extra chives for decorating
• Sour Cream for topping optional
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• sea salt white pepper
• 4 eggs
• chives for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 475
• Using a rolling pin or a food processor, crush chips into large crumbs. Add a tablespoon of melted butter to the chips and press into pans. Bake for five minutes. Set Aside.
• Melt butter in a small frying pan. Gently soften green onions. Do not brown. Set aside.
• Whip cream cheese in food processor. Once smooth, add in sour cream, chives, spring onion, garlic powder.
• Add eggs one at a time.
• Pour into pans and bake at 475 for five minutes. Turn heat down to 250 and bake for another 10-15 minutes until set. Cheesecake should be a little jiggly.
• Turn oven off, open oven door and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
• You can choose to serve warm with crackers or bread toasts.
• If refrigerated, bring to room temperature before serving.

Notes

I used two six inch spring form pans. You could also make one cheesecake in a 10 inch pan. Adjust baking times to 10 minutes 1t 475 and then 20 minutes at 250.

I make one cheesecake with chives placed on top and one cheesecake topped with sour cream, chopped chives and some potato chips.

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