SANTA FE CHEESECAKE

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All of my favorite Southwestern ingredients are combined in this savory cheesecake. It looks and tastes fantastic! -Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup crushed tortilla chips
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup chopped tomato

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine tortilla chips and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese and chilies; pour into crust. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. 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. Garnish with yellow pepper, onions and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

parshotam sah
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This cheesecake looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Tiffani Wall
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one is pretty good. The flavor is nice and the texture is smooth and creamy.


Albertina Kharises
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This cheesecake is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still pretty good.


Stormy Mixson
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out well. The crust was too hard and the filling was too runny.


Lola Young
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This cheesecake was just okay. The crust was a bit too dry and the filling was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Malik Mahboob
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I'm not a fan of this cheesecake. The flavor is just okay and the texture is a bit too dense for my taste.


Lord Kiss
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This cheesecake was a disappointment. The crust was too crumbly and the filling was too dense. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Parvez Khan
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This cheesecake is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Russhell Thompson
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I love this cheesecake! It's so unique and flavorful. The green chiles give it a nice kick.


Pritom Sarker
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! The crust is perfect and the filling is so creamy and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Randy Ramirez
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I was a bit hesitant to try this cheesecake because I'm not a big fan of green chiles, but I'm so glad I did! The green chiles add a subtle flavor that really complements the cream cheese and sour cream.


Shipon Md
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This cheesecake is so good! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I especially love the hint of spice from the green chiles.


malleesmoke marshalla
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out perfect. The flavor is rich and creamy, with just the right amount of spice. I love serving it with fresh fruit or whipped cream.


Zolani Khanyile
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This cheesecake was a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the cream cheese, sour cream, and green chiles. The crust was also delicious and easy to make.