Savory Chile Cheesecake

"Recipe from an Ortega recipe booklet. Tip: When served with tortilla chips or crackers, this cheesecake is a great make-ahead dish for parties. For an even more festive presentation, top with jalapeno jelly."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 15mins
Ingredients:
10
Serves:
12
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ingredients

  • 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package ortega taco seasoning mix
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (8 ounce) container cream cheese with vegetables
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans ortega fire-roasted diced green chilies
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar ortega salsa, any variety
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • additional ortega salsa (optional)
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directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.Coat bottom and sides of 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. Combine seasoning mix and cornmeal; sprinkle over bottom and sides of prepared pan.
  • Beat cream cheeses, chiles, eggs and garlic powder in large bowl until smooth. Pour one-half of the batter into prepared pan. Spread salsa evenly over batter. Sprinkle cheese evenly over salsa. Spread remaining batter evenly over cheese.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until edges are set but center still moves slightly. Loosen cheesecake from side of pan with knife. Cool completely in pan on wire rack; remove side of pan. Slice to serve; top with additional salsa, if desired.

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