SANTA FE CHEESECAKE

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All of my favorite Southwestern ingredients are combined in this savory cheesecake. It looks and tastes fantastic! -Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup crushed tortilla chips
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup chopped tomato

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine tortilla chips and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese and chilies; pour into crust. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Spread sour cream over cheesecake. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. , Remove sides of pan. Garnish with yellow pepper, onions and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.