*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Fiesta Cheesecake

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  cups          finely crushed tortilla chips
     1/4  cup           butter or margarine -- melted
   2      8 oz pkg      cream cheese -- softened
   1      3 oz pkg      cream cheese -- softened
   2      large         eggs
   2 1/2  cups          Monterey Jack cheese w/peppers -- (shredded)
   1      4 oz can      chopped green chiles -- (drained)
     1/4  teaspoon      ground red pepper
   1      8 oz carton   sour cream
     1/2  cup           chopped green pepper
     1/2  cup           chopped sweet yellow pepper
     1/2  cup           chopped sweet red pepper
     1/2  cup           green onions
   1      medium        tomato -- chopped
   2      tablespoons   finely chopped ripe olives
   2      bunches       cilantro or parsley -- (optional)

Combine tortilla chips and butter; press onto bottom of a lightly greased 
9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes.  Cool on a wire 
rack.  Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer 3 minutes or 
until fluffy; add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.  Stir in 
cheese, chiles, and ground red pepper.  Pour into prepared pan, and bake at 
325 degrees for 30 minutes.  Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack.  Place on a bed 
of fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired.  Gently run a knife around edge of 
pan to release sides, and let cool
completely.  Spread sour cream evenly over top; cover and chill.  Arrange 
green pepper and remaining ingredients on top as desired.

Converted by MC_Buster.



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NOTES : Posted to recipes-R-Us and Karls-Eatery-Too 7/99