Pepper Cheesecake

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 (1 1/2 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 16 ounces sour cream, divided
• 3 eggs
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup hot salsa, sauce
• 16 ounces guacamole or 16 ounces avocado dip

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 350°f.
• 2 beat the cream cheese, shredded cheese, and taco seasoning mix until fluffy. stir in 1 cup of sour cream. beat in the eggs one at a time, then fold in the chilies and the red pepper.
• 3 pour in a greased spring-form pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. cool for 10 minutes on wire rack.
• 4 combine the remaining sour cream with the salsa and spread on top. bake for 5 minutes more.
• 5 refrigerate over night.
• 6 to serve, unmold and spread with the guacamole or avocado dip. garnish with fresh tomatoes, olives, or cheese. serve with taco chips.