Fiesta Cheese Casserole Recipe

Name: Fiesta Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. finely crushed tortilla chips; 1/4 c. oleo, melted; 2 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened; 1 (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened; 2 large eggs; 2 1/2 c. (10 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with peppers; 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies, drained; 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper; 1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream; 1/2 c. chopped green peppers; 1/2 c. chopped yellow peppers; 1/2 c. chopped red peppers; 1/2 c. chopped green onions; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 2 Tbsp. finely chopped ripe olives; 2 bunches fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. finely crushed tortilla chips
1/4 c. oleo, melted
2 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
2 1/2 c. (10 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies, drained
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream
1/2 c. chopped green peppers
1/2 c. chopped yellow peppers
1/2 c. chopped red peppers
1/2 c. chopped green onions
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 Tbsp. finely chopped ripe olives
2 bunches fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

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Combine tortilla chips and oleo; press onto bottom of a lightly greased 9-inch spring-form pan. Bake at 325u00b0 for 15 minutes; cool on wire rack. Beat the cream cheese at medium with electric mixer for
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3 minutes or until fluffy.
3
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Stir in cheese, chilies and ground red pepper.
4
Pour into prepared pan and bake at 325u00b0 for 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack. Place on a bed of fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired. Gently run a knife around edge of pan to release sides and let cool completely. Spread sour cream over top. Cover and chill. Arrange chopped peppers and remaining ingredients on top.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. finely crushed tortilla chips, 1/4 c. oleo, melted, 2 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened, 1 (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Fiesta Cheese Casserole falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fiesta Cheese Casserole

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