Healthified Seven Layer Taco Dip

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey breast

1 jalapeno Chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)

1 (1 oz) env less sodium taco seasoning mix

2 (8 oz) pkgs reduced fat cream cheese, softened

2 (16 oz) cans of fat free refried beans

2 tbsp 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 cheddar cheese

1/2 cup chopped green onions (optional)

2 cups shredded fresh spinach

3 medium tomatoes, chopped

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

Preheat oven to 325.  Spread cream cheese into the bottom of  a 13x9x2 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, mayonnaise, and remaining taco mix.  Spread sour cream mixture on top of avocado layer.  Top with ground turkey mixture and sprinkle with cheese.

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 or tortilla chips.

 

My family LOVED this recipe and we will definitely be making it in the future.   This made a huge amount of dip and took us days to eat it.