Best 4 Leftover Turkey Thanksgiving Nachos Recipes

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Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and food. But what do you do with all the leftover turkey? One delicious option is to make leftover turkey thanksgiving nachos. This dish can be easily customized to your liking, and it's perfect for a quick and easy meal. So gather up your leftover turkey, your favorite nacho toppings, and get ready to enjoy a delicious and festive meal.

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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

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

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS NACHOS



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Please the whole family with these Thanksgiving Leftovers Nachos. Thanksgiving tastes better the next day with these Thanksgiving Leftovers Nachos!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 22m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups restaurant-style tortilla chips (6 oz.)
2 cups shredded leftover roasted turkey
1 cup cranberry sauce
1/2 cup HEINZ HomeStyle Classic Chicken Gravy
1 cup leftover prepared STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Turkey
6 KRAFT Singles, quartered

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Spread chips onto rimmed baking sheet.
  • Top with remaining ingredients.
  • Bake 10 to 12 min. or until Singles are melted and remaining toppings are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 13 g, Protein 20 g

Tips:

  • To make the nachos ahead of time, assemble them without the toppings and store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bake according to the recipe instructions and add the toppings.
  • For a crispier nacho, use day-old tortilla chips.
  • If you don't have leftover turkey, you can use rotisserie chicken or ground beef.
  • Feel free to add other toppings to your nachos, such as black beans, corn, or diced tomatoes.
  • Serve the nachos with your favorite dipping sauce, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Leftover turkey nachos are a delicious and easy way to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers. They're perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, and they're also great for parties and potlucks. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a nacho platter that everyone will love.

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