These Leftover Turkey Nachos are perfect if you have remaining food from Thanksgiving and you want to put it to use in a dish that isn't boring! Mix and add all of your favorite nacho toppings.
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If you have leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, no need to throw it out! There's also no need to make turkey sandwiches everyday either. These nachos are epic, versatile too! Feel free to use this recipe for beef, chicken, etc.
If you used my Cajun Turkey recipe then you are really in for a treat because you are starting with turkey that is loaded with flavor!
Table of Contents
Tortilla Chips
This may be the most important part of the recipe! Feel free to use your favorite. I actually use my Air Fryer Tortilla Chips recipe. I use uncooked tortillas (these can be found in the refrigerator section of a store) and follow the same cook time noted in the recipe.
This allows me to season them however I like! I love the Trader Joe's Chili Lime and Everything but the Elote Seasoning for these chips.
How to Make Turkey Nachos
- Preheat oven to Low Broil.
- Spread enough tortillas that will fit into the bottom of a sheet pan.
- Combine cooked turkey, diced tomatoes and chilies, onions, sliced olives and Taco Seasoning in a large bowl. Stir and spread over the tortilla chips.
- Sprinkle the cheese throughout.
- Broil for 4-6 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
What Type of Cheese to Use
The short answer is whatever you like. I use a combination of the following:
- Cheddar
- Pepperjack
- Mozzarella (gives the nachos the nice, cheese pull)
Topping Ideas
- Salsa
- Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
- Guacamole
- Sliced Avocado
- Pico de Gallo
- Shredded Lettuce
- Pickled Onions
- Corn
More Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
Leftover Turkey and Rice Soup
Turkey Bone Broth
Leftover Turkey Chili
Leftover Ham and Cheese Panini
Turkey and Cheese Sliders
More Turkey Recipes
Smothered Turkey Wings
Baked Turkey Wings
Slow Cooker Turkey Wings
Traeger Smoked Turkey Breast
Air Fryer Turkey Legs
Air Fryer Turkey Wings
Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Cajun Spiced Roasted Turkey
Instant Pot Turkey Breast
Stuffed Turkey Legs
Slow Cooker Turkey Legs
Traeger Smoked Turkey
More Taco Style Recipes
Leftover Taco Meat Bowls
Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice
Pollo Asado Recipe
Smoked Salsa Recipe
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Keto Taco Soup
Taco Egg Rolls
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
Roasted Creamy Poblano Soup
Slow Cooker Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup
Leftover Turkey Nachos
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Equipment
Ingredients
- Tortilla Chips I use 15-17 large chips. You will need enough to fit your sheet pan.
- 2 cups cooked turkey Sliced into cubes or shredded
- 15 oz canned diced tomatoes and chilies drained
- 15 oz canned black beans drained
- ½ cup chopped onions
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- 1 ¼ cups shredded cheese I used 1 cup cheddar and ¼ cup mozzarella.
- ¼ cup shredded pepper jack cheese Can substitute whatever you wish.
Homemade Taco Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika I use smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for spicy
Optional Toppings
- salsa
- Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Guacamole
- Jalapenos
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to Low Broil.
- Spread enough tortillas that will fit into the bottom of a sheet pan. I use 15-17 large chips. You will need enough to fit your sheet pan. (I use half sheet.)
- Combine the cooked turkey, black beans, diced tomatoes and chilies, onions, sliced olives and Taco Seasoning in a large bowl. Stir and spread over the tortilla chips.
- Sprinkle the cheese throughout.
- Broil for 4-6 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Notes
Nutrition
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AmberC says
We made these the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and everybody devoured them! This is such a delicious and easy recipe!
staysnatched says
Yay! So glad you enjoyed them.
Jennifer says
Amazingly good. A great idea. Family was more excited about the leftover turkey nachos than they were about the actual Thanksgiving meal.
staysnatched says
haha I love that. That family knows what's up!
Erika says
We made these for lunch since I just made a bunch of air fryer tortilla chips and I had a lot of leftover rotisserie chicken from our 2 person thanksgiving. Yum! This recipe is a much better use of leftovers than a sandwich. The homemade taco seasoning you have listed is perfect. I love that it doesn’t have any weird chemicals like the packets you can buy. We purchased fresh pico de Gallo from a local Mexican market and it was delicious on these. If your oven doesn’t have a setting for a low broil, I set the broil temp to 450 and it worked well. Thanks again, Brandi!
staysnatched says
Thanks for the low broil tip! I will add this to the recipe notes.
Felicia says
Took 2 tries with this one.
My first attempt the chips burnt up 😢. My broil rack is not adjustable and I’m thinking it was too close to the heat. So the second time I made sure every chip was covered and broiled for less time. They turned out perfect! The seasoning is spot on. I also portioned the recipe since I was making it for 1. Can’t wait to have it again for lunch tomorrow!
staysnatched says
I'm glad you got it to work. Ovens can be tricky!
Monica Black says
If I could rate this recipe 6 stars I would. We made these today and my husband loved them. This recipe was so easy and delicious. I didn’t even have to leave my house for ingredients. Oh, and I used your air fryer chip recipe for the chips. So delicious!
staysnatched says
Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed them!
Kiara Carlisle says
AMAZING recipe
staysnatched says
I'm so glad you enjoyed them.
Mariel says
Okay---these are amazing. I've been following you on instagram for a while and have been loving the recipes you've posted but this was the first one I finally made!!! I love Thanksgiving food, but turkey can be pretty bland, and I would have never thought to put them into nachos. These were so simple, quick, easy, and DELISH. This will be an annual post-Thanksgiving staple in our household!!
staysnatched says
I love to hear they are a staple!
Ashley Wisnewski says
Brandi did it again! This recipe is straight fire. Hubs loved it too. And so easy! Thank you!
staysnatched says
Yay! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Ebony says
This was a perfect way to eat leftover Turkey in a completely new way. I am now getting ideas for rotisserie chicken or pulled pork. Thank you for sharing such a delicious idea!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed them!
Coby says
Had these last night, and they’re going on next week’s menu plan too! Thanksgiving turkey is long gone, so I used chicken. I’ve never mixed diced tomatoes with green chiles in with my toppings before- SO good! You are one of those food bloggers where I can trust your recipes- they are CONSISTENTLY delicious!
staysnatched says
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed them.
Kara C says
We made these several times the week after Thanksgiving with our leftover Turkey and they are amazing!! Since there is only two of us, we usually just buy a Turkey breast, and I can see easily doing that several times throughout the year just for these nachos.
staysnatched says
I love that idea and it's worth it!
Misty McCubbins says
Made this tonight with hamburger since the grocery store gave me 9 lbs of burger. Either way it was amazing. We've made nachos before but never thought to mix it all together and put on the chips. This brought the nachos to another level. Amazing job Brandi!
staysnatched says
Awesome! I'm so glad you enjoyed them.
KARA COUSINS says
100/10 better than any nachos I’ve ever had in a restaurant! I used leftover chicken and made the Stay Snatched air fryer tortilla chips and they were a hit! So much flavor!
staysnatched says
Yay! Making your own at home is so much better.
Simone says
I made these with chicken for the superbowl. 10/10!
staysnatched says
Yes! The perfect spread for a crowd.
Ty Brown says
Loved, loved this recipe! I used beef instead of turkey. The taco seasoning and air fryer tortilla chips recipes were simply perfect leaving my daughter and I very satisfied!
staysnatched says
Yay! So glad to hear it.
Sara says
These nachos are so easy to make and SO good! I have definitely eaten them a few days in a row 🤐.
staysnatched says
haha! I'm with you.
May says
Thank you, so good!! Family loved this so much! Definitely bumping this up in priority in the leftover recipe rotation. Always coming through Brandi. Thank you again!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! enjoy.
Shaundrika says
These were such a delicious treat watching the game today!! My husband knew it had to be one of your recipes hahaha 🤣 We love your recipes so much! 2 of 3 that Went down today 🙂
staysnatched says
Yay! I'm so glad to hear that.
Monique says
Super easy and great idea for leftover turkey! I also used the recipe for the air fryer tortilla chips. Everything came together quickly and I would highly recommend.
staysnatched says
I'm glad you enjoyed them!
Breanna says
These are the easiest best nachos to make! This has become our go to Sunday snack during football.
staysnatched says
I'm glad to hear it's become a go-to.
Edith says
Made these twice last month with ground Turkey. First time around my kids wanted seconds so bad and we had devoured them since they were so good. Second time I made extra. Even the neighbor kids got to enjoy them and they loved them. And what I loved the most is one of the neighbor kids is so picky about food she hardly ever eats at my house but she loved these nachos. She even asked for more of the meat. Thank you again for a delicious recipe Brandi!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed them.
Robin says
Best nachos....get in the kitchen and make it happen!
staysnatched says
Yessss!