Fiesta Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Fiesta Cheesecake

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups finely crushed tortilla chips
1/4 cup butter or margarine -- melted
2 8 oz pkg cream cheese -- softened
1 3 oz pkg cream cheese -- softened
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese w/peppers -- (shredded)
1 4 oz can chopped green chiles -- (drained)
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 8 oz carton sour cream
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup green onions
1 medium tomato -- chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped ripe olives
2 bunches cilantro or parsley -- (optional)

Combine tortilla chips and butter; press onto bottom of a lightly greased
9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool on a wire
rack. Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer 3 minutes or
until fluffy; add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in
cheese, chiles, and ground red pepper. Pour into prepared pan, and bake at
325 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack. Place on a bed
of fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired. Gently run a knife around edge of
pan to release sides, and let cool
completely. Spread sour cream evenly over top; cover and chill. Arrange
green pepper and remaining ingredients on top as desired.

Converted by MC_Buster.



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NOTES : Posted to recipes-R-Us and Karls-Eatery-Too 7/99