Hot Mexican Dip

Last minute appetizer 

You'll love Hot Mexican Dip 

it's perfect for half time snacking. Use ground turkey for a healthier option. Customize your dip by turning up the heat adjusting the amount of spices, type of salsa and how many chiles you add. 
Recipe adapted from skinnytaste.com
Ingredients:

•  1 pound ground turkey (Italian sausage works too) 
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. each smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder 
• 1 can refried beans
• 1 cup jarred salsa (I used Hatch Green Chile) 
• 1 TB. green chiles, drained 
• 1-1/2 cups reduced fat shredded Mexican 4 Cheeses, divided

Directions:

• Preheat oven 350 degrees.
• In a large skillet coat with oil, add ground turkey and spices. Cook until browned.  Crumble meat and wipe pan clean. 
• Add in salsa, refried beans, half of the cheese and green chiles to meat and mix well.
• Place in a 9 x 9 greased baking dish and cover with rest of cheese. 
• Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Uncover sprinkle more cheese if needed and bake 5 minutes more.
• Add toppings and serve.

Suggested toppings: avocado chunks, chopped tomatoes and chopped green onions.