Cheesy Nacho Cups Game Day (Printable)
Crispy tortilla cups loaded with melted cheese, beans, and fresh toppings. Ready in 25 minutes, these handheld bites are perfect for parties and game day snacking.
# 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 - 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 - Distribute black beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, jalapeño slices if desired, and red onion on top of the cheese in each cup.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven and let 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 Advice:
01 -
- Each cup is a self-contained flavor bomb so nobody fights over the good toppings
- They come together in under 30 minutes but look like you put way more effort in
02 -
- Dont overload the chips with toppings or they'll collapse when you try to remove them from the tin
- Let them cool in the muffin tin for at least 2 minutes or the cheese will stick and you'll lose half the goodness
03 -
- Use a mix of orange and white cheddar for better photos and more visual interest
- If you're making these for a crowd, set up two muffin tins so you can bake two batches back-to-back