Mini Bacon, Pepper and Herb Cheesecakes

Course Appetizers

Ingredients in this Recipe

• 1 cup packed, soft goat cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as basil, mint, tarragon, rosemary, thyme, oregano and parsley), I used parsley, thyme and chives
• 1/2 sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1or 2 large pinches cayenne pepper
• 2 cups fresh bread crumbs (about 4 slices, processed in food processor with 3/4 cup toasted nuts), I used walnuts
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 3 tablespoons freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 6 slices center cut bacon, chopped in 1/2 inch pieces
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• Kosher or Sea salt to taste
•1 cup packed, fresh whole milk Ricotta cheese,softened