Vidalia Onion Cheesecake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, diced
1 vidalia onion, large chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
15 ounces ricotta cheese, part skim milk
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper (cayenne )
2 eggs
1/2 cup scallion, sliced thin

Preparation

In 10 inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp, remove & drain on paper towels.
Cook onions and garlic in drippings until tender. Discard drippings and drain in strainer.
Combine cheese, half & half, flour, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, blend until smooth.
Reserve 3 tablespoons of the bacon for garnish -- stir remaining bacon and onion mixture into the cheese mixture.
Lightly grease sides of an 8 or 9\" spring form pan. Pour batter into pan.
Bake 40 min at 350 degrees or until center is just set.
Remove from oven and place on a wire cooling rack and allow to cool to room temperature.
Garnish with remaining bacon and serve with a crisp green salad.