This cheesy, Baked Mexican Layer Dip is made with taco-seasoned ground turkey, re-fried beans, salsa, green chilies, tomatoes, cheese and avocado.
Ingredients
- 1lb 93% ground turkey
- 2¼ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 15oz can fat-free refried beans
- 1¼ cups jarred medium salsa
- 4oz can diced green chilies
- 1½ cups reduced fat shredded Mexican cheese blend, Colby-Jack or cheddar cheese
- 1 small haas avocado, diced, optional
- ¼ cup sliced scallions, optional
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro, optional
- tortilla chips, to serve
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with oil.
- Add ground turkey, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder and salt and cook, stirring until cooked through and browned, about 7-9 minutes.
- Add the refried beans and mix well. Spread evenly over the bottom of the baking dish.
- Next, pour the salsa and green chilies on top.
- Place into the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes until the edges begin to bubble.
- 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 avocado, scallions, and cilantro. Serve with chips.
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