Your leftovers never tasted so good.
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I think one of the best parts of Thanksgiving dinners is the leftovers. Don’t get me wrong, I love Thanksgiving dinner and sitting around the table with family and sharing a meal. But those leftovers are so good and I always fight for my share.
Turkey Leftovers have always stolen the spotlight of great leftover recipes (I look forward to a Hot Turkey Sandwich every year). But I wanted to create something to use all the little leftover bites… Enter these Thanksgiving Nachos!
I thought I loved Thanksgiving Leftovers before, but wait until you try these nachos.
Tortilla chips are seasoned with poultry seasoning to really bring the Thanksgiving flavor. Top with leftover turkey, Thanksgiving vegetables (surprisingly the Brussels sprouts were the biggest hit!), and stuffing. Add a sprinkle of cheese. And then top with stuffing crumbles on top (to have some crispy bits) and dollop with cranberry sauce. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Want to really take these to the next level? Drizzle your leftover gravy over top right before serving for the ultimate Thanksgiving treat.
The best part about this recipe is it is easily customized to your liking! Add whatever leftovers you have and try new combinations.
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Equipment
- sheet pan
Ingredients
For The Tortilla Chips
- 8 ounces Tortilla chips or thick-cut kettle chips
- olive oil spray or cooking spray
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning or ¼ teaspoon sage
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For The Nachos
- 1 cup cooked shredded turkey or chicken
- ½ cup leftover roasted vegetables
- 1½ cups prepared stuffing divided, or half of a boxed mix prepared according to directions
- 2½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
For Serving (Optional)
- 1 cup gravy heated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place the tortilla chips on a large rimmed baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle the seasonings over the chips and toss well to coat. Bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with the turkey.
- Chop the vegetables and sprinkle over the turkey. Crumble 1 cup of the stuffing over the nachos.
- Add the cheese, and top with the remaining ½ cup of crumbled stuffing. Dollop small spoonfuls of cranberry sauce over top.
- Increase the oven temperature to 400°F and bake for an additional 10 to 12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with fresh parsley and serve with gravy for dipping.
Notes
Sour cream is another great dipping sauce.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Dinner, Snack
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