Southwestern Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Southwestern Cheesecake

Recipe By : Kay Averiette
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
3 tablespoons butter or margarine -- melted
16 oz cream cheese -- softened
2 eggs
1 pkg shredded colby/monterey jack cheese (8 oz)
1 can chopped green chilies (4 oz)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped orange or yellow pepper
1/2 cup green onion slices
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup pitted black olive slices

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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