Appetizer Cheesecake

• 2/3 c. finely crushed tortilla chips
• 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
• 1 c. cottage cheese
• 3 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 4 eggs
• 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chiles, drained
• 10 oz. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 oz.) can jalapeno Cheddar gourmet dip
• 1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream
• 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
• 1 c. chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 c. chopped green onions
• 1/4 c. pitted ripe green olive slices

1. Combine the tortilla chips and butter and press in the bottom of a 9-inch spring-form pan.
2. Bake for 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, place the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor.
4. Cover and process on high speed until smooth.
5. In a large bowl of an electric mixer, combine the cottage cheese and cream cheese, mixing at medium speed until well blended.
6. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
7. Blend in Cheddar cheese and chiles.
8. Pour the mixture over the baked crust.
9. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 1 hour.

tortilla chips, butter, cottage cheese, cream cheese, eggs, green chiles, cheddar cheese, gourmet dip, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes, green onions, pitted ripe green olive slices

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=861408 (may not work)