Chili Cheesecake(Servings: About 8) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. crushed tortilla chips
4 Tbsp. melted butter
2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
2 c. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
3 eggs
1/2 c. sour cream
4 oz. can diced green chilies
1 c. picante sauce

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Combine chips and butter; press into bottom of greased spring-form pan (9-inch).
Bake 10 minutes and cool.
In processor, combine cream cheese and Monterey Jack.
With motor running, add eggs one at a time.
Add sour cream.
Turn off processor and add chilies and picante sauce.
Pulse to mix well. Pour into crust.
Place pan on a baking sheet and bake 40 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs, diced red and yellow peppers or whatever you prefer.
Ground nuts work well, also.
Serve with a good cracker or pita chips.