INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound of my Italian Turkey Sausage (see recipe under Notes below)
• 1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 1 (8 oz.) package fat-free cream cheese
• ¾ cup shredded reduced-fat or fat-free sharp cheddar cheese
• Salt & pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Drain most of the liquid from tomatoes/green chiles (save about 2–3 Tbsp. liquid).
• Combine turkey sausage, diced tomatoes with chiles, 2–3 Tbsp. liquid, and cream cheese. Stir well.
• Spread mixture into a 1-quart baking dish and cover with shredded cheese.
• Bake for 20–25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
• Serve with the tortilla chips, vegetables or any other favorite dipper!

NOTES

Italian Turkey Sausage (A Staple in my Kitchen!)

• 16 oz. lean ground turkey
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• ½ tsp. garlic powder
• 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 2 Tbsp. fennel seed
• ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
• ½ tsp. smoky paprika
• ¼ tsp. ground cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste

To Cook: Heat olive oil in frying pan. Add the ground turkey and all seasonings, and cook until well done. Chop turkey while frying, into hamburger consistency.