Southwestern Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Southwestern Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips; 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted; 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 2 eggs; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses; 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles, drained; 1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream; 1 cup chopped yellow or orange pepper; 1/2 cup green onion slices; 1/3 cup chopped tomatoes Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09; 1/4 cup sliced pitted black olives

Servings: persons

1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles, drained
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 cup chopped yellow or orange pepper
1/2 cup green onion slices
1/3 cup chopped tomatoes Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09
1/4 cup sliced pitted black olives

1
Preheat oven to 325F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 300F if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan).
2
Mix crushed chips and butter; press firmly onto bottom of pan.
3
Bake 15 minutes; set aside.
4
Beat cream cheese and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
5
Add shredded cheese and chilies; mix well.
6
Pour over crust.
7
Bake 30 minutes or until center is almost set.
8
Spread sour cream over cheesecake.
9
Run small knife or spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan.
10
Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
11
Top with remaining ingredients just before serving.
12
Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

840

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips, 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted, 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwestern Cheesecake

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Variations & substitutions

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