GREEN CHILE CHEESECAKE

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This stuff is a major man-magnet. I made this for a Christmas party several years back, and ALL the men were standing around the table eating this spread. Kinda hampered the dancing . This is yummy, not too spicy, and easy to carry.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Spreads

Time 1h30m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup breadcrumbs
2 ounces shredded fresh parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
3 eggs
4 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese
7 small cherry tomatoes, halved
2 (12 ounce) packages cornbread crackers

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F In medium bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and chili powder, mix well. Stir in melted butter. pat in bottom and 1 inch up sides of ungreased 9 inch springform pan. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion, stir to coat. Add lime juice, cook 4 to 5 minutes or until onion has softened, stirring frequently.
  • Add garlic, cook and stir 30 to 60 seconds or until fragrant. Remove from heat. Add corn, chiles, cumin salt and hot pepper sauce. Mix well. set aside.
  • Beat cream cheese in large bowl on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in sour cream. Reduce speed to low, beat in eggs one at a time, scraping down sides of bowl after each addition. Stir in Monterey jack cheese. Stir in chile mixture. Pour in crust lined pan.
  • Bake at 325 F for 55 to 65 minutes or just until center of cheesecake is set. Cool cheesecakein pan on wire rack for 1 hour. Cover, refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.
  • Just before serving, run knife around adge of cheesecake to loosen, remove sides of pan. Arrange halved tomatoes around edge of cheesecake. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.6, Fat 38, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 114.2, Sodium 952.7, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 13.6

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