How to Upgrade Thanksgiving Leftovers: The Best Turkey Nachos Recipe

TURN THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS INTO BINGE-WORTHY NACHOS WITH THIS QUICK AND EASY RECIPE USING TABAÑERO TACO SAUCE

There’s nothing to be more grateful for than Thanksgiving leftovers. Leftovers mean the crazy uncle has left, the kitchen is clean again, and the stress is over. Now, standing in front of a fridge full of turkey and mashed potatoes, it's time to get cooking.

This turkey nachos recipe is for people who need to recharge on the couch for days after Thanksgiving. Most of the recipe’s ingredients are already in the kitchen, and the only hassle is assembly. At worst, this recipe is binge-eating-worthy in about 20 minutes. With minimal utensils and dishes required, cleanup is almost nonexistent.

Locate a forgotten bag of almost-stale tortilla chips or grab fresh ones from Walmart. Next, gather the mashed potatoes, turkey, Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce, and gravy — any leftovers will do. Arrange the chips, leftovers, and cheese on a baking sheet and unwind while they bake.

Excessive toppings will spice up these Thanksgiving leftover nachos. Sour cream, black olives, jalapenos, and Tabañero Taco Sauce are a special kind of kitchen sorcery. This quick and easy Thanksgiving leftover recipe is best enjoyed on the couch when complete.

Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Nachos Recipe

This Thanksgiving leftovers turkey nachos recipe yields about 16 servings, perfect for sharing or binge-eating alone. The 15-minute prep and seven-minute cook time ensure no one is stressed in the kitchen after Thanksgiving.

Equipment Used in this Recipe

• 1 small mixing bowl
• 1 sheet of plastic wrap
• 1 large baking sheet

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup of sour cream
• 1 tablespoon of Tabañero Taco Sauce
• 1 bag of tortilla chips
• 2 cups of leftover turkey meat, shredded
• 3 cups of freshly shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups of freshly shredded Monterey jack cheese
• 1 cup of French-fried onions
• 1 cup of additional Thanksgiving leftovers of choice
• 1 cup of chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup of sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup of pickled jalapenos, chopped

 

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine the sour cream and Tabañero Taco Sauce in a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.

Arrange half of the chips on a large baking sheet. Top with one-third of the leftover turkey, cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, and French-fried onions. Add the remaining chips, then add the remaining turkey, cheese, and French-fried onions.

Don’t be afraid to layer additional Thanksgiving leftovers on the nachos to feed the endless hunger. It would be a shame to let any Thanksgiving crumb go to waste.

Bake for five to seven minutes or until the cheese is melted. When finished baking, let the nachos cool for about five minutes, then drizzle the Tabañero Taco Sauce-infused sour cream on top.

Garnish the nachos with parsley, black olives, jalapenos, and more Tabañero Taco Sauce. Serve the Thanksgiving leftover turkey nachos warm.

Make Thanksgiving Leftovers Hotter with Tabañero

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