Healthified Seven-Layer Taco Dip

 

1 1/2

pounds ground uncooked turkey breast

1

jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)

1

1-ounce envelope Old El Paso® 40% Less Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix

2

8-ounce packages reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened

2

16-ounce cans Old El Paso® Fat Free Refried Beans

2

tablespoons lemon juice

3

avocados, halved, seeded, peeled and mashed

1/2

cup fat-free sour cream

1/2

cup fat-free mayonnaise

8

ounces reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese

1/2

cup chopped green onions (optional)

2

cups shredded fresh spinach

3

medium tomatoes, chopped

Assorted vegetable dippers and/or baked tortilla chips

• 1 In a large skillet cook ground turkey and jalapeño, if using, 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°F. 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 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.