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Thanksgiving Leftovers Nachos

Transform leftover turkey into these snackable Thanksgiving Leftovers Nachos!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Holiday, nachos, Turkey, Turkey Day
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 bag tortilla chips
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 lb turkey breast chopped or shredded
  • 1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 16 ounces refried beans
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 jalapeno peppers
  • salt to taste
  • 1 green onion sliced
  • Sour cream for serving

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a 13-by-9-inch baking pan. Place a layer of tortilla chips in the bottom of the pan; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Top with more tortilla chips (you may not use the whole bag).
  • Lightly toss turkey with taco seasoning; sprinkle half of the turkey over the cheese. Top evenly with refried beans. Top with remaining turkey. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake 5 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and ingredients are warmed through. Meanwhile, make the cranberry-jalapeno salsa: In a small bowl, combine cranberry sauce, cilantro and lime juice. Seed and finely dice one jalapeno pepper; stir into salsa. Add salt to taste.
  • Slice remaining jalapeno; sprinkle over top of baked nachos, along with sliced green onion. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 795mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 2mg