Jubilee Cheesecake Bars

Source: Back of the Box Recipes

1 package Betty Crocker® Super Moist® cherry chip cake mix
1/2 cup margarine, butter or spread,* softened
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 tub Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy cherry ready-to-spread frosting
3 eggs

Preheat oven to 325?. 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 13x9x2-inch rectangular 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.