Description
Create an unexpected holiday snack by combining savory turkey, tart cranberry sauce, and cheesy nachos. This recipe offers a fun, unconventional twist perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Make the cranberry sauce: Combine cranberries, sugar, water, and orange zest in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until cranberries burst, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the tortilla chips in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the shredded turkey evenly over the chips.
- Top the turkey with the shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven. Dollop spoonfuls of the cranberry sauce over the melted cheese.
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans, if using, and fresh parsley before serving immediately.
Notes
- Use leftover holiday turkey for best flavor.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cranberry sauce while simmering.
- If you prefer a thinner sauce, add a splash more water during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg