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Cheesy Mexican Layer Dip

This cheesy, baked Mexican Layer Dip is made with spiced ground turkey, re-fried beans, salsa, green chilies, tomatoes, cheese and avocado. It's so good!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 173 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 medium diced tomatoes (seeded)
  • 1 pound 93% ground turkey
  • 4 ounces from 1 small haas avocado, diced
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup Sliced scallions
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • baked tortilla chips (to serve)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 15 oz can fat-free refried beans (Trader Joe's)
  • 1 1/4 cups jarred medium salsa
  • 4 oz can diced green chilies
  • 1 1/2 cups reduced fat shredded Mexican cheese blend (Colby-Jack or cheddar cheese)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with oil.
  3. Add ground turkey, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder and salt and cook, stirring until cooked through and browned, about 7-9 minutes.
  4. Add the refried beans and mix well. Spread evenly over the bottom of the baking dish.
  5. Next, pour the salsa and green chilies on top.
  6. Place into the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes until the edges begin to bubble. .
  7. Remove from oven, top with shredded cheese, place back into oven just long enough to melt the cheese, about 6 to 7 more minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with tomato, avocado, cotija, scallions and cilantro. Serve with chips

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/3 cup Calories 173kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 11.5g (4%) Protein 15.5g (31%) Fat 8.5g (13%) Saturated Fat 3.5g (18%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 550.5mg (23%) Fiber 3.5g (14%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 173

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/3 cup
Calories 173kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 11.5g 4%
Protein 15.5g 31%
Fat 8.5g 13%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 550.5mg 23%
Fiber 3.5g 14%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.