Santa Fe Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup crushed tortilla chips
3 Tbsp. butter, melted
2 pkg. (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 eggs. lightly beaten
2 cups (8 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies, drained
1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
1/2 cup chopped olives
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup chopped tomato

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine tortilla chips and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9" springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minute3s or until lightly browned.

In a large bowl, beat the cram cheese and eggs on low speed just until combined. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese and chilies; pour over crust. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set.

Place pan on a wire rack. Spread sour cream over cheesecake. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight.

Remove sides of pan just before serving. Garnish with olives, onions and tomato. Refrigerate the leftovers.