Fiesta Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Place cream cheese and taco seasoning mix in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 6 and beat about 1 1/2 minutes, or until fluffy. Stop and scrape bowl. Turn to Speed 4 and add eggs, one at a time, beating about 15 seconds after each addition. Stop and scrape bowl. Add cheese and green chilies. Turn to Stir Speed and mix 15 seconds.
2. 2
   Pour mixture into greased 9-inch spring form pan. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes, or until knife inserted
3. 3
   near center comes out clean. Remove from oven and spread with sour cream. return to oven and bake 5 minutes longer. Cool 15 minutes. Refrigerate 3 to 8 hours. Before serving, remove outer ring and
4. 4
   spread top of cake with salsa, or top each serving with a scant tablespoon of salsa. Serve with
5. 5
   taco chips, if desired.