Description
A festive and hearty Friendsgiving Nachos recipe combining classic Thanksgiving leftovers like mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing, and gravy on crispy tortilla chips, topped with melted cheddar and fontina cheeses, Brussels sprouts, and a tangy cranberry-jalapeño sauce for a delicious holiday twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 large bag tortilla chips
Messy Layers
- 2 1/2 cups leftover or store-bought mashed potatoes, warmed
- 2 cups shredded leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded fontina, white cheddar, or gouda cheese
- 1 1/2 cups leftover stuffing or 1/2 (6-oz.) box stuffing, prepared according to package directions
- 3 oz. Brussels sprouts, shredded with a knife (about 1 cup)
Toppings and Sauces
- 1 (14-oz.) can whole cranberry sauce
- 1 fresh jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup leftover or store-bought gravy
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup pickled jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat and arrange chips: Preheat your oven to 425ºF. On a large baking sheet, arrange the tortilla chips in a single layer to ensure they get crispy and evenly warmed.
- Layer toppings: Spoon small dollops of warmed mashed potatoes evenly over the chips. Next, sprinkle shredded turkey, sharp cheddar, fontina (or substitute cheeses), stuffing, and shredded Brussels sprouts on top to build hearty layers.
- Bake the nachos: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the chips are toasted and the cheeses have melted beautifully, infusing all the toppings.
- Mix the cranberry sauce: While the nachos bake, combine the whole cranberry sauce, thinly sliced fresh jalapeño, and chopped cilantro in a medium bowl to create a zesty, fresh topping.
- Finish and serve: Once the nachos come out of the oven, drizzle with leftover or store-bought gravy, then spoon some cranberry sauce mixture on top. Sprinkle thinly sliced scallions and pickled jalapeños over the top for a fresh, tangy kick. Serve remaining cranberry sauce mixture on the side for extra flavor.
Notes
- This recipe is a perfect way to repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers into a fun, shareable appetizer or meal.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity based on heat preference.
- Use any combination of cheeses you prefer for melting, such as gouda or white cheddar.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the turkey with sautéed mushrooms or a plant-based alternative.
- Ensure mashed potatoes and stuffing are warmed before assembling for even heating during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
