Best 3 Leftover Turkey Thanksgiving Nachos Recipes

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**Taste the Thanksgiving Flavors All Over Again with Leftover Turkey Thanksgiving Nachos Recipes**

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and of course, delicious food. But what do you do with all the leftovers? Don't let them go to waste! These Leftover Turkey Thanksgiving Nachos recipes transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a fun and flavorful dish that the whole family will love. Nachos are a Mexican dish that typically consists of tortilla chips, cheese, and various toppings. In these recipes, we'll show you how to use your leftover turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes to create a unique and festive nacho platter. We'll also provide some creative topping ideas to take your nachos to the next level. So gather your leftovers and get ready to enjoy a delicious and creative way to use up your Thanksgiving feast.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

LEFTOVER TURKEY THANKSGIVING NACHOS



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Repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers into a great football snack!

Provided by Amy Alden

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
½ cup sliced shallots
10 slices jarred jalapeno peppers, chopped - or more to taste
½ cup cranberry jelly
2 cups shredded cooked turkey
½ cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
48 scoop-style tortilla chips (such as Tostitos® Scoops®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir shallots in the hot butter until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir jalapeno peppers into shallots and cook until fragrant, about 2 more minutes. Stir cranberry jelly into the shallots and peppers until melted.
  • Mix shredded turkey with jalapeno-cranberry jelly mixture in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Arrange tortilla chips on the prepared baking sheet and fill each chip with 1 tablespoon turkey mix. Top each chip with 1/2 teaspoon of white Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese topping is melted and the chips are golden, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 67 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

LEFTOVER THANKSGIVING NACHOS



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Use up your Thanksgiving leftovers in a surprising way by making these hearty nachos.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon minced chipotle chile in adobo, plus more sauce for serving
10 cups tortilla chips
2 cups shredded leftover turkey meat
3 cups shredded Cheddar
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups thinly sliced leftover cooked Brussels sprouts
1 1/2 cups leftover cubed roasted butternut squash
1 cup packaged french-fried onions
1 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves or parsley leaves
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapenos

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Stir the sour cream and chipotle chile together in a small bowl. Cover with plastic wraps and refrigerate.
  • Scatter half the chips on a rimmed baking sheet. Top with one-third of the turkey, cheeses, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash and fried onions. Scatter the remaining chips on top followed by the remaining two-thirds of turkey, cheeses, Brussels sprouts and fried onions. Bake until the cheeses are melted and bubbly, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Drizzle the nachos with chipotle sour cream and extra adobo sauce. Garnish with cilantro, black olives, and jalapenos.

LEFTOVER TURKEY NACHOS



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Nachos with leftover turkey are a fun, delicious, and easy way to use some of that Thanksgiving turkey.

Provided by Colleen Milne

Categories     Appetizer

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces corn tortilla chips
2 cups turkey (cooked and shredded)
14 ounces black beans (one can) (drained)
2 cups Monterey jack cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup salsa
sliced jalapenos (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°
  • Combine the turkey and salsa, tossing to coat.
  • In a 9x13 baking dish or cast iron skillet, spread 1/2 of the tortilla chips
  • Cover the chips with 1/3 of the cheese
  • Cover with 1/2 the turkey mixture
  • Spread 1/2 of the beans
  • Layer 1/3 of the cheese
  • Spread the remaining tortilla chips evenly over the cheese
  • Cover with the remaining turkey, then the beans
  • Top with the remaining cheese
  • Bake 10 minutes
  • Serve hot with desired toppings (see post for suggestions)

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 753 kcal, Carbohydrate 75 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 40 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sodium 1327 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 23 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your nachos taste their best. Look for ripe avocados, crisp vegetables, and a good quality cheese blend.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: Nachos are a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Try different toppings and combinations until you find a combination that you love.
  • Make sure your chips are crispy: Soggy chips will ruin your nachos. If you're using store-bought chips, be sure to heat them up in the oven or toaster oven before assembling your nachos.
  • Don't overload your nachos: Too many toppings will make your nachos soggy and difficult to eat. Stick to a few layers of chips, toppings, and cheese.
  • Serve your nachos immediately: Nachos are best when they are served hot and fresh. If you're making them ahead of time, be sure to reheat them before serving.

Conclusion:

Leftover turkey nachos are a delicious and easy way to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you have leftover turkey, don't put it away in the fridge. Instead, make a batch of these nachos and enjoy!

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