Cheesy Nacho Cups Game Day (Printable)

Crispy tortilla cups loaded with melted cheese, beans, and fresh toppings—perfect for sharing at parties.

# What You 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.
02 - Arrange tortilla chips in a mini muffin tin, pressing gently to form cup shapes.
03 - Distribute shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly among each chip cup.
04 - Top each cup with black beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, jalapeño slices, and red onion.
05 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven and let cups rest for 2 minutes before handling.
07 - Top each cup with a small dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
08 - Serve warm accompanied by salsa or guacamole if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything you love about nachos but in adorable handheld form that disappears in minutes
  • The cheese stays melty and hot instead of congealing on a platter while everyone digs in
02 -
  • Use room temperature sour cream so it melts slightly when it hits the hot cheese instead of staying in a cold clump
  • Work quickly when transferring from muffin tin to serving plate because they taste infinitely better hot
03 -
  • Let the muffin tin cool for 30 seconds after removing from the oven, then run a thin knife around the edges if any chips are stubborn
  • Buy extra tortilla chips because 20 percent will inevitably break while you're trying to arrange them in the tin

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