NACHO PARTY CHEESECAKE

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A cheesecake is not always a sweet dessert, as this savory version with zesty crust proves! -Melinda Messer, Benson, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 1h35m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1-3/4 cups crushed nacho tortilla chips
1/3 cup butter, melted
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken breasts
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/3 cup finely chopped green onions
1 cup sour cream
Whole kernel corn, cubed avocado, chopped tomato and sliced ripe olives
Salsa, optional
Assorted crackers or additional nacho tortilla chips, optional

Steps:

Combine crushed tortilla chips and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise, taco seasoning and flour until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the chicken, cheese blend and onions. Pour over crust. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until center is almost set. Gently spread sour cream over the top; bake 10 minutes longer or until set., Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Just before serving, remove sides of pan. Garnish with corn, avocado, tomato and olives. Serve with salsa and crackers if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.