Appetizer Cheesecake

Name: Appetizer Cheesecake
Ingredients: 2/3 c. finely crushed tortilla chips; 2 Tbsp. butter, melted; 1 c. cottage cheese; 3 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened; 4 eggs; 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chiles, drained; 10 oz. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 (8 oz.) can jalapeno Cheddar gourmet dip; 1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream; 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix; 1 c. chopped tomatoes; 1/2 c. chopped green onions; 1/4 c. pitted ripe green olive slices

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2/3 c. finely crushed tortilla chips
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 c. cottage cheese
3 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
4 eggs
1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chiles, drained
10 oz. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (8 oz.) can jalapeno Cheddar gourmet dip
1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 c. chopped tomatoes
1/2 c. chopped green onions
1/4 c. pitted ripe green olive slices

Directions

1

Combine the tortilla chips and butter and press in the bottom of a 9-inch spring-form pan.
2

Bake for 15 minutes.
3

Meanwhile, place the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor.
4

Cover and process on high speed until smooth.
5

In a large bowl of an electric mixer, combine the cottage cheese and cream cheese, mixing at medium speed until well blended.
6

Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
7

Blend in Cheddar cheese and chiles.
8

Pour the mixture over the baked crust.
9

Return the pan to the oven and bake for 1 hour.