Cheesy Nacho Cups Game Day (Printable Version)

Crispy tortilla cups filled with gooey cheese, beans, and fresh toppings. Baked until bubbly and perfect for sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Arrange tortilla chips in a mini muffin tin, pressing gently to form cup shapes. Place one chip per cup.
03 - Sprinkle both cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly into each chip cup, distributing the cheese among all 12 cups.
04 - Top each cheese-filled cup with black beans, cherry tomatoes, black olives, jalapeño slices, and red onion.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven using oven mitts and let cool for 2 to 3 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 Advice:

01 -
  • Everything you love about nachos transforms into adorable handheld portions that keep your fingers clean
  • The cheese gets perfectly bubbly in each little cup while the chips stay satisfyingly crisp
02 -
  • Do not overfill the cups or the toppings will spill out while baking
  • Let them cool for those couple of minutes or you will burn your fingers trying to get them out of the tin
03 -
  • Use kitchen spray on your muffin tin even though the chips have their own oil, because it makes cleanup so much easier
  • Warm your sour cream slightly so it dollops on smoothly without tearing the delicate cheese layer