Best Sassy Southwest Cheesecake Recipes

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SOUTHWESTERN CHEESECAKE



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This is great appetizer cheesecake. Feeds a bunch. Serve it with tortilla chips and celery sticks. Cook time includes chill time.

Provided by pines506

Categories     Mexican

Time 3h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 (8 ounce) package shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1 cup sour cream
1 cup orange bell peppers or 1 cup red bell pepper (or a combo of all 3)
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/3 cup chopped tomato

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • Stir together chips and margarine and press into a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Beatg cream cheese and eggs in large bowl at medium speed until well blended.
  • Stir in the co-jack cheese and the chilis and pour over crust.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Cool completely.
  • Spread sour cream over cheese cake and sprinkle on toppings.
  • Chill 1-2 hours.
  • Remove from cake pan after chilling.
  • Let sit out to"soften" a little or you'll break your tortilla chips!
  • before serving.
  • Serve on platter surrounded by tortilla chips and celery sticks.

SOUTHWEST APPETIZER CHEESECAKE



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This has to be the Cadillac of all savory cheesecakes. It has such elegant presentation and is so versatile that it is as comfortable at a wedding reception as it is for a BBQ! This is worth it's weight in gold!

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 2h10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

plain tortilla chips or nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 cup cottage cheese
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
4 eggs
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, well drained
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (8 ounce) container jalapeno cheddar cheese dip (I use Frito-Lay)
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup sliced sliced pitted black olives

Steps:

  • Place tortilla chips in a large Ziploc bag.
  • Finely crush chips with mallet or rolling pin to measure 2/3 cup.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Combine crushed chips and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, process cottage cheese in processor or blender until smooth.
  • Beat cream cheese and cottage cheese in large bowl with and electric mixer on med. speed until well blended.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in cheddar cheese and chilies.
  • Pour mixture over baked crust.
  • Return to oven; bake 60 minutes.
  • Combine sour cream and dip in small bowl; mix thoroughly.
  • Remove cheesecake from oven and carefully pour sour cream mixture evenly over top.
  • Return cheesecake to oven; bake 10 minutes more.
  • Remove cheesecake from oven.
  • Let stand at room temperature to cool slightly.
  • Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool completely before removing rim.
  • Refrigerate cheesecake until ready to serve.
  • Just before serving, top with the tomatoes, green onions and olives.
  • Cut into wedges to serve.
  • Note: The 8 oz. cans of jalepeño cheddar dip are found, usually, on the rack in front of the tortilla chips, and potato chips.

SOUTHWEST COWBOY CHEESECAKE



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Make and share this Southwest Cowboy Cheesecake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mr. Bill in TN

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups crumbled tortilla chips
3 tablespoons butter
16 ounces cream cheese
2 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces green chilies, chopped
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup yellow pepper, diced
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1/2 cup tomatoes, diced & drained
1/2 cup black olives, chopped
1/2 cup green olives, chopped
1/2 cup scallion, chopped
1 salsa, of your choice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325F.
  • Combine the crushed chips and butter and press into a 9" springform pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • In large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until fluffy.
  • Beat in the salt and eggs, one at a time until smooth.
  • Fold in the shredded cheese and green chilies.
  • Pour into the prepared crust and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Combine the sour cream and taco seasoning and pour over the hot cheesecake.
  • Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate overnight.
  • Just before serving, garnish decoratively with the diced and chopped vegetables.
  • A spiral pattern works nicely.
  • Serve with accompanying salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.3, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 112.7, Sodium 370.9, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 9.8

SASSY AVOCADO CHEESECAKE #RSC



Sassy Avocado Cheesecake #RSC image

"Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry" This savory little cheesecake will be a hit at your next party. The zesty jalapeño and rich cream cheese are a perfect blend of flavors, while the avocado and zesty Pepper Jack completes the already complex taste. I used a pineapple-habanero salsa for added heat and a little sweetness but any salsa will work. The jalapeño pepper can be adjusted to taste or reduced to make the recipe more kid friendly.

Provided by zarlene

Categories     Onions

Time 50m

Yield 1 slice, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup shallot, diced
1/4 cup red pepper
1 (1 ounce) package Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix
12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 large avocado
2 eggs
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
2 tablespoons chives, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 8 inch springform pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, sauté garlic, shallots and red pepper in olive oil until tender.
  • In a large bowl combine ranch dressing, cream cheese, yogurt and avocado. Mix until combined. Add eggs, flour and lemon juice. Beat just until eggs are incorporated. Fold in cheese, jalapeño and chives. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until edges are slightly browned and starting to pull away from the sides of pan. Cool 10 minutes and carefully remove from pan. Serve with salsa and crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.3, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 99.7, Sodium 195.6, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2, Protein 6.8

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