Cheesy Nacho Cups Game Day (Printable version)
Crispy tortilla cups loaded with melted cheese, beans, and fresh toppings. Ready in 25 minutes, these handheld bites are ideal for sharing at parties.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base & Cheese
01 - 12 round scoop-style tortilla chips
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 with one chip per cup.
03 - Sprinkle both cheddar and Monterey Jack 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 before handling.
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 self contained flavor bomb so nobody has to share toppings
- They come together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
02 -
- Overfilling the cups is the number one mistake that leads to cheesy overflow all over your muffin tin
- Let them cool for at least 2 minutes or the chips will shatter when you try to remove them
03 -
- Use kitchen scissors to snip the jalapeño slices into smaller pieces so you get even heat distribution
- Warm your tortilla chips in the oven for 3 minutes before building so they get extra crispy