Turkey Nachos

Tired of the turkey leftovers? Tired of the "traditional?" I heart these nachos. And they use up leftovers in a new way!

3 tbl. lime juice
2 tbl. olive oil
1 tea. cumin
1 tea. garlic powder
2 c. cooked turkey- coarsely chopped (or chicken)
1 (10 oz) pkg. tortilla chips
1 can refried beans
cheese
salsa
sour cream

Whisk the lime juice, oil, cumin, and garlic powder. Toss with turkey in a small bowl. Season w/ salt and pepper. Layer tortilla chips in bottom of baking dish. Spoon beans over top, toss on turkey, and sprinkle with cheese. Pour salsa on top and bake at 425 for 15-20 mins.  Serve with sour cream.

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November Casserole

Ok, so you can make this with thanksgiving leftovers, or you can just make it when you are longing for fall and holiday times. (like the middle of June!)

2 pkg. Stove Top Stuffing
1 stick butter
3 c. chicken/turkey pieces
1 pkg. frozen vegetables (any will do, but my favorite is cut green beans)
2 cans cream of celery soup
1 c. milk

Melt butter and toss with dry seasoning and stuffing mix. Then transfer half to the bottom of a greased 9x13 pan evenly.
In separate bowl, mix milk, soup, vegetables, and chicken. Pour on top of stuffing layer, adding the rest of the stuffing on top.
Cover and bake for 30 minutes at 350. Uncover for the last 15 mins.

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Baked Nachos

When I'm feeling lazy- I am the first to dollop some refried beans on a plate of tortilla chips and fire it up in the microwave. But when I'm feeling a bit more adventurous, I make these yummy baked nachos! (bonus? They work great with leftover turkey from Thanksgiving- yay leftovers!) You can substitute cooked chicken to make things easier, I just boil some frozen chicken breasts. Easy peasy.

3 tbl. lime juice
2 tbl. olive oil
1 tea. cumin
1 tea. garlic powder
2 c. coarsely chopped, cooked turkey or chicken
1 (10 oz) pkg. tortilla chips
1 can refried beans
shredded cheese
salsa
sour cream

Whisk lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and garlic powder. Toss with meat in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Layer tortilla chips in the bottom of a greased baking dish. Spoon beans over chips, then top with meat and sprinkle with cheese. Add another layer of chips, pour salsa on top and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake for 15-20 mins at 425. Serve with sour cream (and whatever other toppings you like on your nachos!)

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