Shelly's Recipe

SOUTHWEST CHEESECAKE APPETIZER

Category: Cheese

1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
3 tbsp butter , melted
2 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 packet taco seasoning
2 eggs
1 pkg shredded Colby/Monterey Jack cheese
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chilies, drained
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/3 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup pitted ripe olive slices

Heat oven to 350. Stir in chips and butter in small bowl; press into 9-inch spring form pan. Bake 15 minutes.

Beat cream cheese and eggs in large mixing bowl at medium speed until well blended. Mix in shredded cheese and chilies; pour over crust and bake 30 minutes. Spread sour cream over cheesecake.

Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate until ready to serve at least 30 minutes. Top with remaining ingredients just before serving. TIP: Also, add 1/2 packet of taco seasoning with the cheese and chilies for a bit more spice.