Baked Turkey Nachos Casserole
Baked Turkey Nachos Casserole layers spiced ground turkey with creamy refried beans and crunchy tortilla chips, all smothered in melted Cheddar. Bright toppings of tomatoes, black olives, and green onions add freshness and a little bite, with heat from hot sauce and red pepper flakes. Perfect for game day, casual dinners, or sharing at a potluck.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Turkey Nachos Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, start browning the ground turkey. Stir in the garlic, pepper, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon chives. Stir in 1 tablespoon hot sauce. When the turkey is browned, add the taco seasoning mix and prepare it according to the package instructions.
- 3
Pour the beans into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until softened. Stir in 1 tablespoon chives and 1 tablespoon hot sauce.
- 4
Spread the tortilla chips over the bottom of a baking sheet. Spoon the bean mixture over the chips. Spread the turkey mixture on top. Sprinkle on the cheese, then the olives, tomatoes, green onions, and the remaining 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
- Calories 880.73 kcal High 44%
- Protein 38.14 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 77.38 g 28%
- Total Fat 48.61 g High 62%
- Saturated Fat 16.11 g High 81%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 131.94 mg High 44%
- Sodium 1940.3 mg High 84%
- Dietary Fiber 7.13 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 1.71 g --
- Added Sugars 1.02 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 616.73 mg Good Source 47%
- Iron 4.06 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 582.0 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 37.42 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 12.93 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.38 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Baked Turkey Nachos Casserole is a Tex Mex appetizer recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Chives, Garlic, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 880.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Turkey Nachos Casserole?
- It is a Tex-Mex casserole recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Baked Turkey Nachos Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fresh Chives, Garlic, Green Onion, Ground Turkey Sausage. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Baked Turkey Nachos Casserole?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Baked Turkey Nachos Casserole?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 880.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Turkey Nachos Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Baked Turkey Nachos Casserole healthy?
- Baked Turkey Nachos Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 880.73 calories and 38.14 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1940.3 mg (84% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.11 g (81% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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