Bun-less Chili Cheese Turkey Dogs

Bun-less Chili Cheese Turkey Dogs

adapted from America's Test Kitchen

I lightened this recipe by replacing ground beef with ground turkey, beef hot dogs with smoked turkey dogs and American cheese with light American cheese as well as making less cheese sauce.

served with Zucchini Chips

Makes 4 servings                                                        5 WW pts / serving

1/2 lb. lean ground turkey
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. Kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/2 cup water
8 ounces deli American cheese, chopped coarse
4 tsp. skim milk
2 Tbsp. chopped jarred hot banana peppers, plus 1 tsp. brine
4 smoked turkey hot dogs
¼ cup finely chopped onion

1. In a pan coated with cooking spray, combine the turkey, chili powder, salt, and pepper; Cook over medium heat breaking up the meat, until it is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. 
2. Push the turkey to the side; Add the tomato paste and cook until paste begins to darken, about 1 minute. Add water, stir to combine the tomato paste and turkey; Cook until sauce thickens and coats the turkey, about 4 minutes. 
3. Set aside and keep warm.
4. While the meat is cooking, microwave the American cheese, milk, and brine in small bowl until cheese is fully melted, about 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Cover to keep warm.
5. Cook the hot dogs in a grill pan or on the grill, about 2 minutes per side. 
6. To serve divide hot dogs, chili, and cheese sauce evenly among 4 plates. 
7. Top with the peppers and onion prior to serving

Enjoy!.