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Yummy Mexican Cheesecake Appetizer

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This appetizer will WOW your guests--it's sooooo good! Tortilla chips are the perfect complement to this cheesecake. Cut into small slices or dip your chips right into it -- either way, it's tasty! One note -- it's actually more flavorful when prepared a day in advance!

 "This recipe has a lot of flavor and is very easy. I made it the night before and brought to a pot luck. Everyone loved it. I think it serves best if cut into pieces because it isn't as soft as most dips. But cut it and serve with tortilla chips and it's a go! " - echofc

Yield: 16 Ready in 1 hours, 5 minutes

Cuisine: MexicanMain Ingredient: Cheese

(4.8, 17) 88% would make again (reviews)

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 16
-- CRUST --
1 cupTortilla Chips; finely crushed
3 tablespoonButter; melted
-- FILLING --
2 8-oz packagesLight or Regular Cream Cheese; softened
1 packageTaco Seasoning Mix
2 Eggs
2 cupsCheddar or Mexican Cheeses; shredded
1/2 cupThick and Chunky Salsa
1 cupSour cream; light or regular
-- TOPPING --
Green onion; chopped
Ripe olives; sliced
Tomatoes; chopped
Tortilla Chips or Crackers

Yummy Mexican Cheesecake Appetizer Preparation

In small bowl, stir together crushed tortilla chips and butter. Press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325 degrees for about 10 minutes. Cool slightly.

In large bowl, combine cream cheese and taco seasoning mix. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed, about 1-2 minutes. Add eggs. Continue to beat until smooth. Stir in cheese and salsa. Carefully spoon cream cheese mixture over crust spreading to smooth.

Bake at 325 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until edges are set (center of cheesecake will be slightly soft). Top with sour cream. Cool completely.

Cover; refrigerate until serving time (overnight is ideal). Just before serving, remove sides of springform pan; garnish with green onions, ripe olives and tomatoes.

Serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy!

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    • Calories Per Serving: 270
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    Yummy Mexican Cheesecake Appetizer Reviews

    Give it a rating Would you make it again?   [please sign in to add your comment]
    This was a big hit at my BBQ thanks
    4 months, 1 weeks, 6 days, 7 hours, 7 minutes ago
    I have made this recipe on several occasions and it's always a hit. The only thing I do differently is to add a few Chipotle Peppers because I like it a little spicier.
    4 months, 3 weeks, 4 days, 7 hours, 54 minutes ago
    A hit. Took to work for a carry in. was gone in no time and every one wanted the recipe. Easy too!
    6 months, 1 weeks, 3 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes ago
    This is good but I've made better recipes. I halved the recipe, used reduced fat cream cheese and sour cream, 2% mexican cheese, a whole package of taco seasoning. I accidently added 2 eggs but that didn't seem to affect the outcome. Flavor and texture didn't work that well for us. You really need to serve this on sturdy crackers.
    10 months, 1 weeks, 6 days, 5 hours, 51 minutes ago
    Great recipe!!! Awesome presentation!!! Thank you Cheryl!!!
    11 months, 2 weeks, 8 hours, 43 minutes ago
    Really liked this one. Very unusual and great to take to a party. I will be making this again.
    1 years, 4 months, 2 weeks, 3 days, 4 hours, 16 minutes ago
    Superbowl menu!!
    1 years, 4 months, 3 weeks, 4 days, 13 hours, 59 minutes ago
    Creative presentation for guests. Very good.
    1 years, 4 months, 3 weeks, 4 days, 14 hours, 11 minutes ago
    excellent photo, great recipe, thanks for sharing, CCheryl
    1 years, 9 months, 6 days, 12 hours, 32 minutes ago
    Amazing
    1 years, 10 months, 2 weeks, 1 days, 4 hours, 59 minutes ago
    excellent
    1 years, 11 months, 1 weeks, 6 days, 14 hours, 47 minutes ago
    This was a hit with my guests. I cut it into slices just as you would a cheesecake. It's firm enough to stay together in a slice but also soft enough for chip dipping once it gets on your plate.
    1 years, 11 months, 1 weeks, 6 days, 18 hours, 18 minutes ago
    Wow, how did this recipe escape my notice. thanks for posting, what a great idea, i am going to make it for my next mexican get-together. I smell a medal!
    3 years, 9 months, 2 weeks, 4 days, 5 hours, 56 minutes ago
    delicious. I froze it. It was perfect to bring out for unexpected guests. Great appetizer.
    4 years, 3 months, 1 weeks, 6 days, 7 hours, 33 minutes ago
    This recipe has a lot of flavor and is very easy. I made it the night before and brought to a pot luck. Everyone loved it. I think it serves best if cut into pieces because it isn't as soft as most dips. But cut it and serve with tortilla chips and it's a go!
    6 years, 2 months, 2 weeks, 1 days, 17 hours, 30 minutes ago
    6 years, 7 months, 4 hours, 4 minutes ago

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    6 years, 7 months, 1 weeks, 2 days, 5 hours, 32 minutes ago

    Tags

    1. Tangy
    2. Cheese
    3. Mexican
    4. Winter
    5. Summer
    6. Spring
    7. Fourth of July
    8. Fall
    9. Bake
    10. Snacks
    11. Appetizers

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