“Healthified” Seven-Layer Taco Dip

Categories: Snacks

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground uncooked turkey breast
• 1 1-ounce envelope taco seasoning mix
• 2 packages of Neufchatel, softened (8 oz each)
• 2 cans of fat-free refried beans (16 ounce cans)
• 2 tablesppons lemon juice
• 3 avocados, halved, seeded, peeled and mashed
• 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
• 1/2 cup fat-free mayo
• 8 ounces reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped green onons
• 2 cups shredded fresh spinach
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped

Directions

1. In a large skillet cook ground turkey with half of the taco seasoning mix (about 2 tablespoons) until turkey is no longer pink, remove from heat and set aside.

2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spread cream cheese into the bottom of a 13×9×2 inch baking dish. Spread cream cheese layer with refried beans. Stir the lemon juice into the mashed avocado and spread over refried bean layer. In a small bowl stir together sour cream, mayo and remaining taco seasoning mix. Spread sour cream mixture on top of the avocado layer. Top with ground turkey mixture and sprinkle with cheese.

3. Bake, uncovered, about 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is evenly melted. Top with green onions, if desired, shredded spinach and chopped tomatoes. Serve with vegetable dippers and/or baked tortilla chips

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