Spicy party cheesecake

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
16ouncesCream cheese; softened
2cupsMonterey jack cheese; shredded
8ouncesSour cream
3Eggs
1cupSalsa; hot or mild, choose
4Anaheim chili pepper; roast, seed, peel
Or 4-oz can canned green chile
8ouncesSour cream
6ouncesAvocado dip; homemade is bes
1mediumTomato; seed, chop
Tortilla chips
Chives, cilantro, parsley

Directions

Combine cream cheese and Monterey Jack. Beat with electric mixer 'til ligh and fluffy. Beat in first 8 oz of sour cream. Add eggs and mix just to combine. Stir in salsa and chile. Pour into 9-inch springform pan. Place on baking sheet and bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes 'til center is almost set Immediately spre4ad with remaining sour cream. Cool on rack. Chill 3 to 4 hours.

To serve, remove from pan. Garnish with the other goodies. Serve with tortilla chips.