Cherries Jubilee Cheesecake Bars

1 box Betty Crocker SuperMoist
    cherry chip cake mix
1/2 cup margarine, butter or spread,* softened
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 tub Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy cherry
    ready-to-spread frosting
3 eggs

Heat oven to 325 degrees F.

Beat dry cake mix and margarine in large bowl on low speed until crumbly; reserve 1 cup. Press remaining crumbly mixture in bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Beat cream cheese and frosting in same bowl on medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs until blended. Pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumbly mixture.

Bake about 45 minutes or until set; cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Makes 36 bars.

*If using spread, use only stick that has more than 65% vegetable oil.

Nutritional Info Per 1 Bar: 185 calories (90 calories from fat); 10 g fat (4 g saturated); 30 mg cholesterol; 200 mg sodium; 21 g carbohydrate (0 g dietary fiber); 3 g protein

High Altitude (3500-6500 feet): Bake 55-60 minutes.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Betty Crocker © 2009 ®/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved