Talk about adding bite to your food! Wow- this will impress your agents, associates and brokers at your next Broker's Open House!

Southwestern Cheesecake                                    

8 oz Cream cheese; softened
8 oz Ricotta cheese
8 oz Cheddar cheese; shredded
1 pk Taco seasoning mix
8 oz Sour cream
3 Eggs
1 cn Green chilies; diced,drained
1/2 c Red bell pepper; diced
TOPPING
3/4 c Salsa; med. or hot
Scallions; chopped
Parsley; chopped

Beat cream cheese, recotta and cheddar cheese with taco seasoning. Add sour cream. Beat in eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition. Fold in chilies and red pepper. Pour into greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350~ for 50 minutes or until center of cake is firm. Cool on wire rack for 30 minutes. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Just before serving spread salsa over top of cake and garnish with parsley and scallions. Serve with chips or crackers. Freezes well.
**If you do not have ricotta, you can substitute an additional 8 oz. cream cheese.