Southwest Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

SOUTHWEST CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Mexican

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----CRUST-----
1 1/2 c Tortilla chips, finely
Crushed
1/3 c Butter, melted
-----FILLING-----
1 lb Ground beef
16 oz Cream cheese
2 Eggs
2 c Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cn Refried beans
4 oz Green chilies, chopped
1 tb Chili powder
1 tb Dried onion
1 tb Cilantro, chopped
1/2 ts Oregano
1 t Garlic, chopped
-----TOPPING-----
1 1/2 c Sour cream
Green onions, chopped
Tomatoes, chopped
Red pepper, chopped
Black olives, chopped
Jalapeno, chopped, optional
Salsa

Crust: Heat oven to 325F. Stir 1 1/2 cups finely
crushed tortilla chips into 5 tbsp. melted butter.
Press into bottom of 9-inch spring form pan and bake
for 15 minutes. Filling: Beat with mixer, 2 - 8 oz.
pkgs of cream cheese, 2 eggs and seasonings. Add 2
cups of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 - 4 oz. can
chopped green chilies, drained. Brown 1 lb. ground
beef, drain. Mix with 1 can refried beans. Spread
cream cheese mixture over baked crust. Spread ground
beef mixture over cream cheese layer. Place pan back
in oven for 30 minutes.
Topping: Spread sour cream over baked cheesecake and
refrigerate 3 hours. Top with chopped green onions,
tomoatoes, red or yellow bell peppers, black olives,
jalapeno peppers, optional and salsa. Unmold and
serve.



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