Cheesy Nacho Cups For Game Day (Print Version)

Crispy tortilla cups filled with melted cheese, beans, and fresh toppings. Ready in 25 minutes for easy sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base & Cheese

01 - 12 round tortilla chips (scoop-style)
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 - Set oven to 375°F for baking the nacho cups.
02 - Place one round tortilla chip into each cup of a mini muffin tin, pressing gently to form cup shapes.
03 - Distribute shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly among all chip cups.
04 - Top each cup with black beans, diced cherry tomatoes, black olives, jalapeño slices, and red onion.
05 - Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
06 - Remove tin from oven and let cups cool for 2 minutes before handling.
07 - Top each warm cup with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
08 - Arrange on serving platter and accompany with salsa or guacamole if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Each cup is a perfect bite sized portion so everyone gets their fair share of cheese and toppings
  • They come together in under 30 minutes but look like you put way more effort in
  • The customizing possibilities are endless making them perfect for picky eaters and adventurous snackers alike
02 -
  • Do not overfill the cups or you will have cheese everywhere except inside the chips
  • Let them cool for at least 2 minutes or you will burn your fingers trying to get them out
03 -
  • Warm your tortilla chips in the oven for 3 minutes before filling them
  • Use a mix of orange and white cheddar for the prettiest presentation