Name: Sinless Mississippi Sin - A Healthier Twist on a Classic Southern Dish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground turkey; 1 small onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup light mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup barbecue sauce; 8 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 2 green onions, finely chopped; Optional: sliced jalapenos for extra heat

This Sinless Mississippi Sin recipe gives a healthier makeover to the classic Southern dish while keeping all the delicious flavors intact. It features lean ground turkey and reduced-fat cream cheese, making it a guilt-free indulgence. The dish is packed with smoky barbecue sauce, crispy turkey bacon, and gooey melted cheese, offering a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Serve it as a main course for a family dinner or as an appetizer for game day. You won't believe it's sinless!

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
8 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 green onions, finely chopped
Optional: sliced jalapenos for extra heat

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onion is softened.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, light mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir until well combined.
Add the cooked ground turkey mixture to the cream cheese mixture, along with the barbecue sauce, crumbled turkey bacon, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x9-inch baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sliced jalapenos, if desired.
Serve the Sinless Mississippi Sin hot with whole grain crackers, toasted baguette slices, or celery sticks for dipping.

Interesting Facts

The original Mississippi Sin recipe typically uses pork sausage and full-fat cream cheese, which can be quite high in calories and fat.

This healthier version substitutes lean ground turkey for pork sausage and reduced-fat cream cheese for full-fat cream cheese, significantly reducing the calorie and fat content.

The addition of smoked paprika and cayenne pepper adds a smoky and spicy kick to the dish, elevating the flavors to another level.

Feel free to customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of cayenne pepper or adding sliced jalapenos to suit your taste.

Sinless Mississippi Sin can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Simply cover the baking dish with foil and refrigerate. When ready to serve, bake it uncovered until heated through.