Savory Chile Cheesecake

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 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)

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 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.
• 3 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.