1621 FIRST THANKSGIVING CHEESECAKE

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup plus 2 T sugar, divided
4 pkg (8 oz each) PHILADELPHIA cream cheese, softened
1 tsp vanilla
4 eggs

Heat oven to 325 degrees.
Combine graham crumbs, butter and 2 T sugar; press onto bottom of 10 inch cast iron skillet sprayed with cooking spray.
Beat cream cheese with vanilla and remaining sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended.  Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended.
Pour over crust. (Note:  pan will be very full.). Place pan on baking sheet then place in oven.
Bake 50-55 minutes or until center of cheesecake is almost set.  Cool completely.
Refrigerate 4 hours.