Name: Friendsgiving Nachos Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
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 cheese; 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

Introduction

Friendsgiving Nachos are a festive and comforting twist on classic nachos, layering all your favorite holiday leftovers into one delicious dish. Perfect for sharing, this recipe combines mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing, and more with melted cheese and savory toppings. It’s a creative way to enjoy those holiday flavors any time.

A metal tray filled with one layer of white tortilla chips topped with a melted mix of yellow and orange cheddar cheese, shredded light brown turkey, and scattered green Brussels sprout leaves. Small green jalapeño slices and bright green chopped scallions are spread across the dish. Crumbled brown stuffing pieces are also sprinkled on top. The whole dish is drizzled with red cranberry sauce in uneven streaks. The tray sits on a white marbled textured surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

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

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425ºF. On a large baking sheet, arrange the tortilla chips in a single layer. Dollop small spoonfuls of warmed mashed potatoes over the chips, then spread it out evenly.

Step 2: Top the chips and mashed potatoes with shredded turkey, sharp cheddar, fontina (or your chosen cheese), stuffing, and shredded Brussels sprouts.

Step 3: Bake the nachos in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until the chips are toasted and the cheese has melted.

Step 4: While the nachos bake, combine the whole cranberry sauce, fresh sliced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro in a medium bowl to make a zesty topping.

Step 5: Once baked, drizzle the nachos with gravy and some of the cranberry sauce mixture. Sprinkle with sliced scallions and pickled jalapeños for extra flavor.

Step 6: Serve immediately, with the remaining cranberry sauce mixture on the side for dipping.

Tips & Variations

For added crunch, toast the Brussels sprouts separately in a dry skillet before adding to the nachos.

Use leftover turkey gravy or make a simple pan gravy from drippings to enhance the savory flavors.

Swap the shredded turkey for leftover ham or roast beef for a different twist.

Feel free to add a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese for creaminess.

FAQs

Can I make these nachos ahead of time?

It’s best to assemble and bake the nachos just before serving to keep the chips crispy and cheese perfectly melted. You can prepare the cranberry sauce mix and shred the toppings in advance.

What can I use if I don’t have Brussels sprouts?

You can substitute shredded kale, spinach, or green beans for a similar texture and added color. Lightly sauté them first to reduce moisture before adding.