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Santa Fe Cheesecake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
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
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325º.

In a small bowl, combine tortilla chips and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-inch spring-form pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake 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 just before serving. Garnish with yellow pepper, onions, and tomato. Refrigerate leftovers.

 

 

 

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