Weight Watchers Ground Turkey Cheese Dip is a gluten-free and low-fat recipe. It is nutritious and delicious. Prepare with lean-fat turkey meat, reduced-fat cheese, the creaminess of sour cream, and cream cheese. This simple appetizer or snack recipe is ideal for Weight Watchers members and all others craving a delicious, guilt-free delight. It is rich in protein (19 grams) and dietary fiber (1 gram). You can modify the recipe ingredients by using different spices or seasonings. This Weight Watchers Ground Turkey Cheese Dip is an ideal addition to any healthy lifestyle or weight loss program because of its rich flavor and delightful texture. Serve this dip with pita bread, or chips. Its taste and flavor will appeal to everyone. Let’s start the recipe( cooking guidelines discussed below).
Equipment
- A sharp knife
- Nonstick Pots
- Baking Tray
- Bowl
- One spoon
- Small jar/box (for storage)
Ingredients
- Raw Fat-free ground Turkey 1 Ib
- Cooked Bacon 6 slices
- Light Cream Cheese 4oz
- Light Sour Cream 1/3 cup
- Reduced sugar ketchup 2tbsps
- Mustard 2tbsp
- Canned diced tomatoes 1 cup
- Grated reduced-fat cheese 1 cup
- Cooking Spray
Optional Toppings
- Red Onion
- Tomatoes
- Grated Lettuce
- Diced Pickles
- Green Onions
Ingredient Notes
Turkey:
- Use zero-fat turkey meat to balance the serving point of Weight Watchers and calories.
Cream Cheese:
- Add soft and room temperature light cream cheese.
Sour cream:
- We add this cream for an acidic/tangy taste.
Ketchup:
- Use reduced sugar (unsweetened) ketchup to keep the Weight Watchers points zero (0). Otherwise, sugar-containing ketchup contains 2 points of Weight Watchers.
Mustard:
- We use Dijon mustard.
Tomatoes:
- I used canned tomatoes, easily purchased from any store. Otherwise, use fresh tomatoes instead of canned ones.
Cheese:
- Any low-fat cheese will work. I suggest using Trader Joe’s brand mozzarella cheese.
Instructions
- Cut the chicken and bacon into thin slices with a knife.
- Wash the meat with clean water.
- Next, add bacon and chicken slices in two different nonstick pots.
- Then, cook at low to medium flame for seven to ten minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the oven at 350 degrees F.
- Now, mist the baking tray with cooking spray/olive oil.
- After that, add cooked turkey, softened cream cheese, diced tomatoes, ketchup, half a cup of grated cheese with bacon, and mustard in a bowl.
- Combine all items with a spoon. Transfer this mixture to a baking tray.
- Decorate it with half cheese, and bacon.
- Now, bake this dip mixture in the oven for seventeen to twenty minutes.
- After baking, top with green onions, grated lettuce, red onion, and tomatoes.
- The tasty Weight Watchers Ground Turkey cheese dip is ready.
- Transfer this dip into a small box/jar.
- Serve with pita bread, tortillas, or veggies.
Serving Suggestions
- You can serve it with grilled veggies, air-fryer chips, or crackers.
- Use as a spread in sandwiches, tacos, or burgers.
- Enjoy with grilled chicken, beef steak, or fish.
- Pair with a simple veggie salad or Weight Watchers-friendly soup.
Tips
- We use 99% fat-free ground turkey to get low points.
- Add different veggies like mushrooms, bell peppers, and onion.
- You can add plain Greek yogurt as an alternative to light sour cream.
- Use different types of reduced-fat cheese like Colby, Parmesan, or Cheddar.
- Garnish this dip with fresh cilantro, or parsley.
- Add dill pickle mustard for extra taste.
- Grease the baking tray with butter instead of olive oil.
Storage Information
Advance Preparation:
- To make it ahead of time, bake the dip for twenty minutes, and follow the cooking directions all the way through. Wrap the dish with a plastic sheet or silver foil and refrigerate for an entire night. You only need to bake it for twenty minutes to get game time.
Fridge:
- You can store the dip in a tight container for 4/5 days in a refrigerator.
Freezer:
- The freezing option is not suitable due to the use of cream cheese, sour cream, and grated reduced-fat cheese.
Reheating:
- Add the dip in a pan and heat it over low flame for 4/5 minutes. We add a small amount of water or milk to this dip to maintain the dip’s thickness.
FAQs
What other alternatives can I use instead of turkey?
- Instead of turkey, you can use reduced-fat ground beef and chicken. The points will be slightly altered by using beef.
Is this dip gluten-free?
- This dip is gluten-free. Enjoy this dip without any worries.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving Amount
Serving Size 1/3 cup
Total Quantity 9 servings
Total Calories 148 kcals
Carbohydrates 3g
Protein 19g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugar 1.4g
Fat 7g
Saturated Fat 3.7g
Sodium 319mg
The total Weight Watchers Points per serving is only 4 points.