Chili Cheesecake(Servings: About 8)

• 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

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0.
2. Combine chips and butter; press into bottom of greased spring-form pan (9-inch).
3. Bake 10 minutes and cool.
4. In processor, combine cream cheese and Monterey Jack.
5. With motor running, add eggs one at a time.
6. Add sour cream.
7. Turn off processor and add chilies and picante sauce.
8. Pulse to mix well. Pour into crust.
9. Place pan on a baking sheet and bake 40 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs, diced red and yellow peppers or whatever you prefer.
10. Ground nuts work well, also.
11. Serve with a good cracker or pita chips.

tortilla chips, butter, cream cheese, cheese, eggs, sour cream, green chilies, picante sauce

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=79480 (may not work)