Leftover Turkey Thanksgiving Nachos Recipe

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Leftover turkey Thanksgiving nachos repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers into great football snacks through creative holiday transformation and innovative leftover utilization techniques. This practical recipe extends holiday celebrations while transforming traditional turkey into exciting new formats. The football association makes this perfect for post-holiday games.

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Repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers into a great football snack!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
48 appetizers
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Ingredients

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  • 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®)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese topping is melted and the chips are golden, about 10 minutes.

    Leftover Turkey Thanksgiving Nachos Recipe

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

64 Calories
3g Fat
5g Carbs
4g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 64
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g4%
Saturated Fat 1g7%
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 67mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 5g2%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 4g9%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 25mg2%
Iron 0mg2%
Potassium 52mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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