Appetizer Recipes - Appetizer Cheesecake Appetizers Recipe

2/3 C finely crushed tortilla chips, any flavor
2 T margarine, melted
1 C cottage cheese
(3) 8 oz. packages of cream cheese
4 eggs
10 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
(1) 8 oz. container of sour cream
(1) 4 oz. can chopped green chiles, ortega or jalapeno
1 tsp Knorr Suiza or chicken consomme (base)
1 C chopped tomatoes
1/2 C green onions, finely chopped
1/2 C sliced pitted ripe olives
1 - 2 avocadoes, sliced, put a few drops of lemon on them to prevent
browning.

Combine the tortilla chips and margarine and press the mixture onto
the bottom of a 9″ spring pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
Place the cottage cheese in a blender, food processor or mixer and
beat until smooth. Combine the cottage cheese and cream cheese,
mixing a medium speed until well blended. Add the eggs, one at a time
and mix between additions. Blend in the cheddar cheese and chiles.
Pour the mixture over the baked crust. Return the pan to the oven and
bake for 1 hour @325F.

Combine the sour cream or option and Knorr or chicken consomme and
mix thoroughly. Spread the mixture over the hot cheesecake; return to
the oven and continue baking for another 10 minutes. Remove from the
oven and let cool slightly. Loosen the cake from the rim of the pan;
cool completely before removing the rim. Refrigerate the cheesecake
until ready to serve.

Top with the tomatoes, chives, olives and avocadoes.
I put the olives in the middle and arrange the avocado slices,
tomatoes and chives in a pinwheel fashion, but be creative and do
whatever suits your fancy.

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