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

Derek Pheiffer
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This cheesecake is absolutely delicious! I highly recommend it.


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


Tari Kufakwedeke
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This is a great recipe! I love that it's so easy to make and that it always comes out perfect.


Sk Emon Boos
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Storm Engelbrecht
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out. It was too dense and the crust was too hard.


Khadija Moni
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! The flavors are amazing and the texture is divine.


Daniel Burton
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but I really enjoyed this one. It's not too heavy or sweet.


Janie Hoff
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


malak amin
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I love that this cheesecake is made with fresh, wholesome ingredients. It really makes a difference in the taste.


hussani Murtajiz
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This cheesecake is divine! The crust is buttery and flavorful, and the filling is smooth and creamy. The perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Nazir Ahmed
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I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and it always comes out perfect.


Monica Anaya
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the creamy, tangy filling.


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