Fiesta Cheesecake

By kshepherd322

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 c. finely crushed tortilla chips
• 1/4 c. butter or margarine, melted
• 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 (3 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 2-1/2 c. (10 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
• 1 (4.5 oz) can chopped green chilies, drained
• 1/4 t. ground red pepper
• 1 (8-oz) carton sour cream
• 1/2 c. chopped green onion
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 2 T. finely chopped ripe olives
• 2 bunches fresh cilantro (if desired)

Details

Servings 25

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine tortilla chips and butter; press in bottom of a lightly greased 9-in springform pan. Bake at 325 for 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
2. Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer for 3 minutes or until fluffy; add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in shredded cheese, chilies, and ground red pepper.
3. Pour mixture into prepared pan, and bake at 325 for 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack. Gently run a knife around the edges of the pan to release sides; carefully remove the sides of the pan. Let cool completely on a wire rack
4. Spread sour cream evenly over top; cover and chill.
5. Arrange green onions and next 2 ingredients on top as desired. Place on a bed of cilantro, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.