Southwest Cheesecake

Directions

Crust:

Heat oven to 325℉ (160℃).

Stir 1½ cups finely crushed tortilla chips into 5 tbsp melted butter.

Press into bottom of 9-inch spring form pan and bake for 15 minutes.

Filling:

Beat with mixer, 2 to 8 oz. pkgs of cream cheese, 2 eggs and seasonings.

Add 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 to 4 oz. can chopped green chilies, drained.

Brown 1 lb. ground beef, drain.

Mix with 1 can refried beans.

Spread cream cheese mixture over baked crust.

Spread ground beef mixture over cream cheese layer.

Place pan back in oven for 30 minutes.

Topping:

Spread sour cream over baked cheesecake and refrigerate 3 hours.

Top with chopped green onions, tomoatoes, red or yellow bell peppers, black olives, jalapeno peppers, optional and salsa.

Unmold and serve.