Southwestern Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Southwestern Cheesecake

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Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Appetizers Cheese
Dips

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup tortilla chips -- finely crushed
3 tablespoons margarine -- melted
16 ounces cream cheese -- softened
2 eggs
8 ounces Monterey jack cheese -- shredded
1 4 oz can chopped green chilies
1 cup sour cream
1 cup yellow pepper -- chopped
1/2 cup green onion -- slices
1/2 cup tomatoes -- chopped
1/4 cup pitted black olives -- sliced

Preheat oven to 325F. Stir together chips and butter or margarine in
small bowl; press into bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 15
minutes. Beat cream cheese and eggs in large mixing bowl at medium
speed with electric mixer until well blended. Mix in shredded cheese
and chilies; pour over crust. Bake 30 minutes. Spread sour cream over
cheesecake. Loosen cake
from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill. Top with
remaining ingredients just before serving.






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