Southwest Cheesecake
A flavorful Southwest-inspired cheesecake featuring spicy green chilies, shredded cheddar, and fresh toppings, perfect for gatherings and those who enjoy bold, cheesy flavors.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup finely crushed tortilla chips ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons margarine, melted ⓘ
- 1 cup cottage cheese ⓘ
- 3 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened ⓘ
- 4 eggs ⓘ
- 1 (10 oz.) package shredded Cheddar cheese ⓘ
- 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies ⓘ
- 1 (8 oz.) container sour cream ⓘ
- 1 (8 oz.) container jalapeno-Cheddar cheese dip ⓘ
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions ⓘ
- 1/4 cup chopped ripe olives ⓘ
Instructions
- Combine crushed tortilla chips and melted margarine; press onto the bottom of a 9-inch spring-form pan.
- Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 15 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
665
kcal
33% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Milk
Egg
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).