Tex-Mex Taco Dip Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Taco Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs ground turkey breast; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional); 1 ounce reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix (2 tablespoons); 16 ounces fat-free refried beans; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 seeded halved avocados, peeled and mashed; ½ cup fat free sour cream; ½ cup fat-free mayonnaise; 8 ounces reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese; ½ cup chopped green onion (optional); 2 cups shredded fresh spinach; 3 medium tomatoes, chopped; assorted fresh vegetable, for dipping; baked corn tortilla chips

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs ground turkey breast
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
1 ounce reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix (2 tablespoons)
16 ounces fat-free refried beans
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 seeded halved avocados, peeled and mashed
½ cup fat free sour cream
½ cup fat-free mayonnaise
8 ounces reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped green onion (optional)
2 cups shredded fresh spinach
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
assorted fresh vegetable, for dipping
baked corn tortilla chips

1
In a largr skillet, cook ground turkey and jalapeno, if using, with half of the taco seasoning mix until turkey is no longer pink; remove from heat and set aside.
2
Meanwhile, spread cream cheese into the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
3
Spread refried beans over cream cheese layer.
4
Stir the lemon juice into the mashed avocado and spread over refried bean layer.
5
In a small bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, and remaining taco seasoning mix.
6
Spread this sour cream mixture on top of the avocado layer.
7
Top with ground turkey mixture and sprinkle top with cheese.
8
Bake, uncovered, in a 325 oven about 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is evenly melted.
9
Top with green onions, shredded spinach, and chopped tomato.
10
Serve with vegetable dippers and/or baked tortilla chips.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs ground turkey breast, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional), 1 ounce reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix (2 tablespoons), 16 ounces fat-free refried beans, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Taco Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tex-Mex Taco Dip

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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