Mushroom Bacon Feta Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Crust Mixture

01 - 1 ¾ cups fresh bread crumbs
02 - 1 cup shredded Parmesan
03 - 6 tablespoons butter, melted

→ Main Mixture

04 - 1 cup diced onion
05 - 1 cup minced red bell pepper
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 4 cups mixed fresh mushrooms, diced
08 - 24 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 1 teaspoon pepper
11 - ½ cup sour cream
12 - 4 large eggs, room temp and lightly beaten
13 - 12 strips bacon, cooked till crispy and broken up
14 - 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
15 - ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

→ Extra Toppings

16 - Sautéed mushroom slices
17 - Extra crispy bacon bits
18 - Fresh parsley sprigs

→ Side Options

19 - Various crackers

# Instructions:

01 - Get your oven hot at 350°F (175°C). Take a 9-inch springform pan, grease it well, then wrap the bottom with thick foil to stop water from seeping in.
02 - Mix bread crumbs with Parmesan and melted butter in a bowl. Push this mix firmly onto the pan bottom. Pop in the oven for 10-15 mins till it turns golden. Let it cool on a rack.
03 - Pour olive oil into a big pan over medium heat. Throw in onion and red pepper, cooking for about 2 mins till they get soft. Toss in mushrooms and cook another 10 mins till they shrink and brown a bit. Set aside to cool down.
04 - Whip cream cheese till it's fluffy and light. Mix in salt, pepper, and sour cream till everything looks smooth. Slowly add eggs, but don't mix too much. Gently stir in bacon pieces, feta, parsley, and your cooled veggie mix.
05 - Pour your cheese mixture over the cooled crust. Sit the pan inside a bigger baking dish and add hot water around it, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep.
06 - Stick it in the hot oven for 55-65 mins. You'll know it's done when the middle barely jiggles and the top looks a bit matte. Take it out of the water, cool for 10 mins, then slide a knife around the edges. Let it cool another hour at room temp.
07 - Stick it in the fridge overnight or at least 4-6 hours. This helps it firm up and makes the flavors come together better.
08 - Take off the springform sides. Top with some sautéed mushrooms, bacon bits, and parsley if you want. Serve alongside crackers.

# Notes:

01 - This savory treat makes a great starter for fancy get-togethers.
02 - Using a water bath keeps the top from cracking and makes sure it stays creamy throughout.

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