SOUTHWEST APPETIZER CHEESECAKE

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This is a beautiful appetizer, and always a crowd pleaser. Spread this cake on crackers or serve with corn chips.

Provided by Stephanie Fenley Garcia

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 5h50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups crushed tortilla chips
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 ΒΌ cups shredded Colby cheese
8 ounces cottage cheese
4 eggs
4 ounces chopped green chile peppers
8 ounces jalapeno cheese dip
8 ounces sour cream
1 tomato, chopped
4 ounces sour cream
2 (2 ounce) cans sliced black olives
2 bunches green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine crushed tortilla chips and melted butter in a small mixing bowl. Press mixture into a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Colby-Jack cheese, cottage cheese, eggs and green chile peppers. Spread this mixture evenly into the crust.
  • Bake for 1 hour. When finished baking, remove cake from oven and let cool 5 minutes.
  • Combine the jalapeno dip and 8 ounces sour cream in a small mixing bowl. Spread this mixture over the cheesecake to cover any cracks. Return to cake the oven and bake 10 minutes.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for at least 4 hours. When cooled, dollop remaining sour cream on top of the cake (in the center). Arrange the tomatoes, black olives, and green onions around the sour cream in concentric circles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 94.2 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 383.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

semitha sendil
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This cheesecake is a great way to use up leftover corn and black beans. It's also a delicious and unique appetizer.


sheerazahmed rimsha
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect.


Adeen Doll
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This cheesecake is delicious! The crust is crispy and the filling is smooth and creamy. I love the flavor of the corn and black beans.


Rifatrohan Rifat
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This cheesecake is easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I highly recommend it!


sherry
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Khaled Totyaa
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This cheesecake is a great way to use up leftover corn and black beans. It's also a delicious and unique appetizer.


Elizabeth Maria
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect.


gautam pandit
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This cheesecake is really good! The crust is perfect and the filling is smooth and creamy. I love the flavor of the corn and black beans.


Mariuccia Raimato
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again.


Afaq Bangash
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This cheesecake is so delicious! The combination of flavors is perfect and the texture is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Doddo
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I've never made a cheesecake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out perfectly. The crust was crispy and the filling was smooth and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again!


Farooq Ali
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This cheesecake was a huge hit at my party! The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.


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