Description
A smoky, cheesy fusion dip featuring crispy turkey bacon, lean ground turkey, and a blend of cheddar and Havarti cheeses. Topped with lime crema, tomatoes, and jalapeños for a punch of freshness and crunch. Perfect for game days or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey (93/7 lean-to-fat ratio)
8 slices turkey bacon
1 small onion (diced)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
2 cups Havarti cheese (shredded)
1 cup milk
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
2 tbsp lime crema
1/4 cup pickled jalapeños
2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook turkey with onion and garlic until no longer pink.
Add paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Simmer until meat is fully cooked.
In a separate pan, cook turkey bacon until crisp. Set aside.
In a saucepan, whisk flour into milk. Cook until slightly thickened, then stir in cheeses until melted and smooth.
Fold cooked turkey and pancetta into the cheese mixture. Simmer gently until emulsified and glossy.
Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with tomatoes, lime crema, jalapeños, and crispy turkey bacon.
Notes
Use lean ground turkey for a cleaner texture.
For a nutty background, add a splash of tamari (not in the cheese mixture). Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Method: Stir-Fry/Simmer
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg