Taco Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Taco Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 cup Crushed Tortilla Chips; 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter; 1 pound Cream Cheese, Softened; 2 Eggs; 1 package (about 1 Oz. Packet) Taco Seasoning Mix, Divided; 2 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese; 1 pound Ground Beef; 2 Tablespoons Water; 1 cup Sour Cream; 2 Tablespoons Flour; Shredded Lettuce, For Topping; Chopped Tomatoes, For Topping

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 cup Crushed Tortilla Chips
2 Tablespoons Melted Butter
1 pound Cream Cheese, Softened
2 Eggs
1 package (about 1 Oz. Packet) Taco Seasoning Mix, Divided
2 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese
1 pound Ground Beef
2 Tablespoons Water
1 cup Sour Cream
2 Tablespoons Flour
Shredded Lettuce, For Topping
Chopped Tomatoes, For Topping

1
Stir together crushed tortilla chips and melted butter; press into the bottom of a 9 springform pan.
2
Bake at 325 degrees F for 10 minutes and cool.
3
Beat cream cheese at medium speed until fluffy.
4
Add eggs and one teaspoon of taco seasoning, beating until blended.
5
Mix in cheddar cheese.
6
Cook beef in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink; drain and pat dry with paper towels.
7
Return beef to the skillet and add the water and remaining taco seasoning mix.
8
Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates.
9
Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust and up the sides of the pan.
10
Spoon in the beef mixture.
11
Combine sour cream and flour and spread over the cheesecake.
12
Bake at 325 degrees F for approximately 25 minutes.
13
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
14
Remove from the pan and top with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes.
15
Enjoy!

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 cup Crushed Tortilla Chips, 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter, 1 pound Cream Cheese, Softened, 2 Eggs, and more.

Yes, Taco 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.

Taco Cheesecake

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