Description

These Friendsgiving Nachos are a festive and comforting twist on classic nachos, perfect for celebrating the holiday season. Loaded with layers of tortilla chips, creamy mashed potatoes, shredded turkey, melty cheeses, flavorful stuffing, and shredded Brussels sprouts, then baked to perfection and topped with tangy cranberry sauce, fresh jalapeños, cilantro, gravy, scallions, and pickled jalapeños for a deliciously satisfying crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 large bag tortilla chips
2 1/2 cups leftover or store-bought mashed potatoes, warmed
2 cups shredded leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
1 cup shredded fontina, white cheddar, or gouda
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)
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

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Instructions

Preheat and arrange: Preheat your oven to 425ºF. Arrange the tortilla chips in a single layer on a large baking sheet to ensure even baking and a crispy base.
Add toppings: Dollop small spoonfuls of warmed mashed potatoes evenly over the chips, then spread them gently to create a smooth layer. Sprinkle shredded turkey, sharp cheddar, fontina (or your choice of white cheddar or gouda), stuffing, and shredded Brussels sprouts evenly across the chips and potatoes.
Bake nachos: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes, until the chips are toasted and the cheese has melted beautifully over the toppings.
Prepare cranberry topping: While the nachos bake, mix the whole cranberry sauce with the thinly sliced fresh jalapeño and chopped cilantro in a medium bowl to create a fresh, zesty cranberry topping.
Finish and serve: After baking, drizzle the nachos with gravy and some of the cranberry sauce mixture. Sprinkle with sliced scallions and pickled jalapeños for an extra kick. Serve immediately, with the remaining cranberry sauce mixture on the side for guests to add as desired.

Notes

You can use any leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
If you don’t have leftover mashed potatoes or stuffing, store-bought alternatives work well.
Adjust the amount of jalapeños and pickled jalapeños to your preferred spice level.
Shredded Brussels sprouts add a nice texture contrast but can be omitted if unavailable.
These nachos are best enjoyed fresh and warm for optimal texture and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/8 of recipe)
Calories: 400
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 70mg