Southwestern Cheesecake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. finely crushed tortilla chips
3 Tbsp. Parkay margarine, melted
2 (8 oz. each) pkg. Philadelphia brand cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 (8 oz.) pkg. 100% natural Kraft shredded Colby/Monterey Jack cheese
1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies, drained
1 c. sour cream
1 c. chopped yellow or orange bell pepper
1/2 c. sliced green onion
1/3 c. chopped tomatoes
1/4 c. pitted ripe olive slices

Preparation

Heat oven to 325\u00b0.
Stir chips and margarine in small bowl; press onto bottom of 9-inch spring-form pan.
Bake 15 minutes. Beat cream cheese and eggs in large mixing bowl at medium speed with electric mixer until well blended.
Mix in shredded cheese and chilies; pour over crust.
Bake 30 minutes.
Spread sour cream over cheesecake.
Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.
Refrigerate.
Top with remaining ingredients just before serving.