SOUTHWESTERN CHEESECAKE

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Feeds a bunch and easily customizable. Serve with tortilla chips or celery/carrot sticks. Cook time includes minimum chill time.

Provided by Diane Rodriguez

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c finely crushed tortilla chips
2 Tbsp butter, melted
2 pkg cream cheese (8 oz. each)
2 large eggs
8 oz package shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
4 oz can chopped green chilis, drained
1 c sour cream
1 c chopped bell peppers (combo of yellow, orange, red)
1/2 c chopped green onion
1/4 c sliced black olives
1/3 c chopped tomato

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325F. Stir together crushed chips and butter, and press into a 9-inch spring form pan.
  • 2. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • 3. While the crust is baking, beat cream cheese and eggs in a large bowl at medium speed until well blended.
  • 4. Stir in co-jack cheese and the chilis and pour over crust. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool completely.
  • 5. Spread sour cream over cheesecake and sprinkle with the toppings. Chill 1-2 hours.
  • 6. Remove cheesecake from pan after chilling. Let sit a bit before serving or you will break your chips!

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