Taco Cheesecake

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Stir tortilla chips and butter together in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

3 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

4 . Stage

Remove crust from oven, leaving oven on. Cool on a wire rack.

5 . Stage

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef and cook, stirring, until crumbly and no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Pat beef dry with paper towels and return to the skillet.

6 . Stage

Reserve 1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix. Stir remaining taco seasoning and salsa into beef. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.

7 . Stage

Beat cream cheese in a bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs and reserved taco seasoning mix, beating until blended. Add Cheddar cheese and beat until blended. Spread mixture evenly over crust and 1 inch up sides of pan. Spoon in beef mixture.

8 . Stage

Combine sour cream and flour in a bowl; spread over cheesecake.

9 . Stage

Bake in the hot oven for 25 minutes.

10 . Stage

Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges and release sides of pan.

11 . Stage

Serve warm, cold, or room temperature with a topping of lettuce, tomato, and avocado.