Cheesy Mexican Layer Dip

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 1 lb 93% ground turkey
• 2 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 15 oz can fat-free refried beans (Trader Joe's)
• 1 1/4 cup jarred medium salsa
• 4 oz can diced green chilies
• 1 1/2 cup reduced fat shredded Mexican cheese blend (Colby-Jack or cheddar cheese)
• 1 medium diced tomatoes (seeded)
• 4 oz from 1 small haas avocado, diced
• 2 tbsp crumbled cotija cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced scallions
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• baked tortilla chips (to serve)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with oil.
3. Add ground turkey, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder and salt and cook, stirring until cooked through and browned, about 7-9 minutes.
4. Add the refried beans and mix well. Spread evenly over the bottom of the baking dish.
5. Next, pour the salsa and green chilies on top.
6. Place into the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes until the edges begin to bubble. .
7. 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