Cheesy Nacho Cups Game Day Snack (Printable)

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

# 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

# Directions:

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, and red onion on top of the cheese in each cup.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool for 2 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 perfectly portioned 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
02 -
  • Do not skip letting them cool for those couple minutes or you will burn your tongue on the molten cheese
  • Working quickly to fill them helps prevent the chips from getting soggy before baking
03 -
  • Use room temperature cheese for faster and more even melting
  • Warm the tortilla chips in the oven for 2 minutes before filling if they feel slightly stale

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