SOUTHWEST CHEESECAKE

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I have changed the original recipe to suit my tastes. It is easy to make and so good. It you choose to set in the fridge overnight, I suggest taking it out of the fridge about 2 hours before serving so it will be a little softer to cut and eat with chips. ENJOY!!

Provided by Paula Coleman

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 c tortilla chips, finely crushed
5 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted
2 pkg 8oz cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
2 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1 can(s) 4 oz green chilies, chopped/drained
1 lb hamburger, browned and drained
1 can(s) refried beans
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 c sour cream
salsa
lettuce, very finely chopped
black olives, chopped
tomatoes, chopped
green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Stir crushed tortilla chips into melted butter. Press into bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan. Bake for 15 minutes at 325 degrees.
  • 2. Beat cream cheese, eggs and taco seasoning with mixer. Stir in cheddar cheese and green chilies. Spread filling on top of crust and set aside.
  • 3. Brown 1lb hamburger, drain. Add refried beans and mix together with hamburger. I also add 1 t each of cumin, chili powder and garlic powder to the meat mixture. Spread hamburger/bean mixture on top of cream cheese mixture. Place pan back in the oven for 30 minutes.
  • 4. Spread sour cream over baked cheesecake and refrigerate 3 hrs or overnight. After releasing it from the spring form pan, top with a layer of salsa, lettuce, black olives, tomatoes and green onions. Serve with yellow corn tortilla chips.

clement sunday
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The crust was the perfect combination of crunchy and sweet, and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Mijjannoor Rohman
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This cheesecake is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Viola Wilson
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Januskaran Januskaran
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out perfect! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out beautifully. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was smooth and creamy.


Ali Akvar
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The crust was the perfect combination of crunchy and sweet, and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Evon Stereeter
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This cheesecake is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Sandiso Baartman
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Shabana Parveen
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out perfect! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out beautifully. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was smooth and creamy.


Monir Nuzral
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The crust was the perfect combination of crunchy and sweet, and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Jessy Memon
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This cheesecake is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Majeed Khan
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


sk8sk8
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out perfect! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out beautifully. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was smooth and creamy.


Caleb Manongwa
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was the perfect combination of crunchy and sweet, and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Tammy Morris
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This cheesecake was absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the texture was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.