Tachos with Leftover Turkey

A potato tot tocho on the end of a fork with melted cheese dripping.

Tachos with Leftover Turkey

Oh, tachos! That happy place where nachos and potatoes intersect for all the cheese and carb loving snackers! Also the perfect vehicle for using up leftover turkey (or chicken) in the most fun way!

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Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

American, Mexican

as a snack or appetizer

485 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

32 ounce frozen potato tots, I used Ore-Ida
2 tablespoon olive oil, or canola or avocado oil
2 medium poblano peppers, seeded + diced
1 cup black beans, rinsed + drained
2 teaspoon taco or fajita seasoning, homemade or store-bought
2 cups cooked turkey, diced or shredded
¼ cup salsa, your favorite (I used spicy salsa verde)
8 ounce white cheddar, shredded from the block (I used Cabot Vermont Sharp)

Optional Garnishes

scallions, sliced
cilantro
jalapeños, pickled or fresh sliced
sour cream
lime wedges

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment or foil + a spritz of cooking spray (for easy clean up later). Arrange the tots in a single layer and bake on the center rack for the maximum suggested time per the package instructions, flipping them halfway through (see note below). Remove when done and season with a bit of salt. Turn on the oven broiler.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the poblano and cook for 4 to 5 minutes; it's okay to get some charred edges. Add the beans and seasoning blend. Sauté for 2 to 3 more minutes, then stir in the turkey and salsa to warm through.
Push the tots into the center of the sheet pan. Top with the turkey + bean mixture. Sprinkle the shredded cheese all over. Pop the pan back in the oven (on the center rack) to melt the cheese.
Serve with desired garnishes.

Notes

The nutrition data does not estimate for any optional garnishes.

Bake the tots for the maximum amount of time listed on the package, then test for yourself if they are crispy enough. I have added as much as an extra 5 minutes to the bake to get them really crispy, without turning them to rocks. Because we’re topping them with ingredients containing moisture, extra crispy tots will retain their shape and texture better.

Nutrition

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