Southwest Cheesecake

Ingredients

1 1/2 c tortilla chips
3/8 c butter
1 lb beef
16 oz cream cheese
2 eggs
2 c cheddar cheese
1 package refried beans
4 oz green chilies
1 tb chili powder
1 tb onion
1 tb cilantro
1/2 ts oregano
1 ts garlic
1 1/2 c sour cream

Instructions

Green onions, chopped Tomatoes, chopped Red pepper, chopped Black olives, chopped Jalapeno, chopped, optional Salsa Crust: Heat oven to 325F. Stir 1 1/2 cups finely crushed tortilla chips into 5 tbsp. melted butter. Press into bottom of 9-inch spring form pan and bake for 15 minutes. Filling: Beat with mixer, 2 8 oz. pkgs of cream cheese, 2 eggs and seasonings. Add 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 4 oz. can chopped green chilies, drained. Brown 1 lb. ground beef, drain. Mix with 1 can refried beans. Spread cream cheese mixture over baked crust. Spread ground beef mixture over cream cheese layer. Place pan back in oven for 30 minutes. Topping: Spread sour cream over baked cheesecake and refrigerate 3 hours. Top with chopped green onions, tomoatoes, red or yellow bell peppers, black olives, jalapeno peppers, optional and salsa. Unmold and serve.