Hors D'Oeuvre Cheesecake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (1 1/4 oz.) pkg. taco seasoning
3 eggs
2 c. sour cream
1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies
1/2 c. diced sweet red pepper
1/2 c. salsa

Preparation

Combine cheeses and taco seasoning; beat well.
Add the eggs; stir in half of the sour cream.
Fold in the chilies and red pepper.
Pour into a greased 10-inch spring-form pan and bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes, or until set.
Combine the remainder of the sour cream and salsa; spread over the cheesecake.
Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack.
Cover and chill for at least 8 hours.
Garnish with chopped fresh tomatoes, sliced olives, shredded cheese or sour cream.
Serves 12 to 18.