Best Turkey Nachos Recipes

LEFTOVER TURKEY THANKSGIVING NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• 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.
• 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.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese topping is melted and the chips are golden, about 10 minutes.

TURKEY NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Toss turkey with lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté bell peppers, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in skillet over moderate heat and cook garlic, cumin, and oregano, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in beans and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
• Make 2 layers each of corn chips, sautéed peppers, beans, turkey, cheese, scallion, and cilantro in a 3-quart shallow baking dish. Bake nachos in middle of oven until cheese is melted, 6 to 10 minutes.
• Stir together sour cream and jalapeño to taste and serve on the side along with salsa.

TURKEY NACHOS

Steps:

• In a skillet, brown the turkey; drain.
• Add the taco seasoning and water; simmer for 15 minutes.
• Place the tortilla chips on a greased baking sheet.
• Layer with turkey, sour cream, and salsa.
• Sprinkle with the cheeses.
• Broil for a few minutes (4-5) or until cheese is melted.

LEFTOVER TURKEY NACHOS

Steps:

• Combine cheese food, turkey, and salsa in a large microwave-safe bowl.
• Heat cheese mixture on high in microwave, stirring after 1 minute and every 30 seconds thereafter, until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Top with sour cream and olives and serve with tortilla chips.

LOADED TURKEY NACHOS

Steps:

• Cook turkey and onions in medium nonstick skillet until turkey is done, stirring frequently. Add beans, taco seasoning mix and 1/4 cup salsa; mix well. Cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Spread half the chips onto large microwaveable plate; top with half each of the turkey mixture and cheese. Repeat layers.
• Microwave on HIGH 1 to 2 min. or until cheese is melted, rotating plate after each minute.
• Top with remaining ingredients.

LEFTOVER TURKEY NACHOS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 425°F. Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin and garlic powder.
• 2. Add turkey to large/medium bowl. Toss mixture with turkey in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• 3. Make a layer of tortilla chips to cover the bottom of a large 12 to 14-inch round or oval baking dish. (I used a 9 x 13 pyrex baking dish) Evenly spoon refried beans over chips.
• 4. Top with turkey.
• 5. Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheese. Make another layer of tortilla chips.
• 6. Spoon half the salsa evenly over chips. Top with remaining cup of cheese.
• 7. Bake nachos 15-20 minutes or until heated through and cheese melts and begins to bubble.
• 8. Serve hot with remaining salsa, sour cream and cilantro, if desired.

TURKEY NACHOS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine soup and salsa. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; stir in turkey. Heat through. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

TURKEY AND VEGGIE NACHOS

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain and discard grease.
• Heat olive oil in a second skillet over medium heat. Add onion to the hot pan; cook and stir until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add zucchini, yellow squash, and salt. Cook until soft, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add cooked turkey, water, and taco seasoning. Cook until some of the water has evaporated, 1 to 3 minutes.
• Place refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl and warm in the microwave, 1 to 3 minutes. Place queso dip in a microwave-safe bowl and warm in the microwave, 1 to 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, arrange tortilla chips on a serving plate. Spread warm refried beans and queso dip on top of the chips. Add turkey-vegetable mixture. Top with chopped tomato.

GROUND TURKEY TACO NACHOS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with taco seasoning. Cook and stir until turkey is no longer pink, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add 1 cup pico de gallo, broccoli slaw, and chopped bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until peppers begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce; cook until simmering and heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Divide tortilla chips evenly and layer onto 4 microwave-safe plates. Spoon turkey mixture on top, sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, and spray with cooking spray.
• Microwave each plate on high until cheese has melted, about 1 minute. Serve with remaining pico de gallo.

SPICED TURKEY NACHOS WITH HOMEMADE CHEESE SAUCE AND ''CRISPER DRAWER'' SALSA

Steps:

• Make the cheese sauce: In a medium pot, bring the milk to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk in the cheese and season with salt to taste. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cool water until it becomes a smooth paste. Whisk the paste into the cheese sauce. Cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the Worcestershire, hot sauce and garlic. Taste for seasoning. Shut off the heat. Keep warm.
• Cook the turkey: In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, add the scallions, garlic and a pinch of salt and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the turkey in a thin layer and season with salt. Sprinkle with the chili powder and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the meat browns and cooks through, 8 to 10 minutes. Shut off the heat. Allow it to rest for at least 15 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Make the salsa: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lime zest and juice, pickle juice and hot sauce. Toss in the carrots, celery, scallions and radishes with a generous pinch salt. Taste for seasoning.
• Serve: Spread the tortilla chips in an even layer on a baking sheet that can double as a serving platter. Warm the chips in the oven for a few minutes as you heat up the meat. Remove the chips from the oven and spoon the meat all over the chips. Top with spoonfuls of the salsa. Pour cheese sauce over top and sprinkle with jalapeno slices. Serve immediately with sour cream, additional salsa and cilantro (if using) on the side.

QUICK TURKEY NACHOS SNACK

Steps:

• In a skillet, brown the turkey; drain. Add taco seasoning and water; simmer for 15 minutes. Place the tortilla chips on a greased baking sheet. Layer with turkey, sour cream and salsa. Sprinkle with the cheeses. , Microwave or broil for a few minutes or until cheese melts. Top with lettuce, tomatoes and/or onions if desired.