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Monterey Cheesecake
Photo: Toa Heftiba

Monterey Cheesecake

16 ingredients 15 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

950
Calories
43g
Protein
62g
Fat
68g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 15 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Avocado 1 medium (150g) 240
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Cream Cheese 1 oz (28g) 99
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Corn 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Corn Chip 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ Cups finely crushed corn chips
  • 2 ¾ Cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese with peppers, divided
  • 2 Tbsp LAND O LAKES Butter, melted
  • 2 packages cream cheese, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground red pepper
  • 3 large CALIFORNIA AVOCADOS, peeled, sliced, and divided
  • 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
  • REYNOLDS Crystal Clear Plastic Wrap
  • 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
  • Large corn chips
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Directions

1

Combine crushed corn chips, 1/4 cup shredded cheese, and butter; press in the bottom and up sides of a lightly greased 9-inch springform pan.

2

Bake at 325° for 10 minutes.

3

Cool on a wire rack.

4

Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer 3 minutes or until light and fluffy

5

Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

6

Stir in remaining 2 1/2 cups shredded cheese, garlic, and next 3 ingredients.

7

Spread half of mixture in prepared pan.

8

Arrange 1 sliced avocado over top, and spread with remaining cream cheese mixture.

9

Bake cheesecake at 325° for 30 minutes.

10

Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack.

11

Gently run a knife around sides of pan.

12

Cool completely.

13

Spread sour cream evenly over top; cover with plastic wrap, and chill 8 hours.

14

Arrange chopped bell pepper and remaining sliced avocado on top.

15

Serve with corn chips.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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