Cheesy Nacho Cups For Game Day (Printable)
Crispy tortilla cups filled with melted cheese, beans, and fresh toppings. Ready in 25 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base & Cheese
01 - 12 round tortilla chips (scoop-style or similar)
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Toppings
04 - 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
05 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
06 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives
07 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
→ Garnishes
10 - 1/4 cup sour cream
11 - Salsa or guacamole, for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Arrange tortilla chips in a mini muffin tin, forming cup shapes (one chip per cup).
03 - Sprinkle both cheeses evenly into each chip cup.
04 - Add black beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, jalapeño slices, and red onion on top of the cheese in each cup.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven and cool for a couple of minutes.
07 - Top each cup with a small dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
08 - Serve warm with salsa or guacamole on the side, if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Each cup is a perfect portion, so everyone gets their own mess-free nacho experience
- They come together in under 30 minutes but look like you put in way more effort
02 -
- Don't overfill the cups or the cheese will spill over and stick to your muffin tin
- Letting them cool for even one minute makes a huge difference for cleanly removing them from the tin
03 -
- Buy the good cheese in blocks and shred it yourself for way better melting
- Line your baking sheet with foil for the easiest cleanup ever