Southwest Appetizer Cheesecake Recipe
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Southwest Appetizer Cheesecake

By: SDFGARCIA 
"This is a beautiful appetizer, and always a crowd pleaser. Spread this cake on crackers or serve with corn chips."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 10 Min
Ready In:
5 Hrs 50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 9-inch springform cake
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/4 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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Combine crushed tortilla chips and melted butter in a small mixing bowl. Press mixture into a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake for 1 hour. When finished baking, remove cake from oven and let cool 5 minutes.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 274 | Total Fat: 23.3g | Cholesterol: 99mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2006 by chellebelle   view full review
I made this but with some changes based on another recipe for a similar appetizer because of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2003 by BARBIE0492   view full review
This was ok, nothing I would rave about. It has a lot of ingredients for the final effect. If...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2004 by JENSPIN   view full review
To avoid the soggy crust problems, I simply greased the springform pan, then dusted it with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2004 by chubss   view full review
Very bland! This recipe will need to be tweaked ALOT! My guests agreed. It is a beautiful...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2008 by Steve Bell   view full review
I really liked the "back door" warmth of this recipe but I recommend adding one 4 oz. can of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2003 by LUV2COOKLL   view full review
Excellent & very pretty!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2005 by bellasmama   view full review
I wanted to try this recipe for a Mexican party. It looked really yummy! I found the cheese...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2005 by ARJ622   view full review
I just brought this cheesecake to a party and it was a huge hit! The only revisions I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2009 by KantCook   view full review
I thought this was a different take on the usual mexican dips. Everyone loved it! I replaced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2003 by Kellie   view full review
This cheesecake is delicious! It's great with Fritos Corn Chips.

 

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