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Cheesy Mexican Layer Dip

4.83 from 40 votes

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

Cook Time: 50

Total Time: 1

Yield: 12 servings

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Equipment

9 x 9-inch baking dish

Ingredients

cooking spray
1 pound 93% ground turkey
2 1/4 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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)

toppings:

1 medium diced tomatoes (seeded)
4 ounces from 1 small haas avocado, diced
2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
1/4 cup sliced scallions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
baked tortilla chips (to serve)

Instructions

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 tomato, avocado, cotija, scallions and cilantro. Serve with chips

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Nutrition

Serving: 1/3 cup, Calories: 173kcal, Carbohydrates: 11.5g, Protein: 15.5g, Fat: 8.5g, Saturated Fat: 3.5g, Cholesterol: 37mg, Sodium: 550.5mg, Fiber: 3.5g, Sugar: 2g

- WW Points: 3

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