Cheesy Nacho Cups for Game Day (Printable Version)

Crispy tortilla cups filled with melted cheese, beans, and fresh toppings. Easy game day appetizer ready in 25 minutes.

# 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:

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 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes.
07 - Top each cup with a dollop of sour cream and fresh cilantro. Serve warm with salsa or guacamole on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Each cup is a perfect self-contained mess-free portion so no double dipping worries
  • They come together in under 30 minutes but look like you put in way more effort
02 -
  • Overfilling the cups is tempting but they will spill over and make a mess of your muffin tin
  • Let the chips cool completely in the tin if you want them to hold their shape better
03 -
  • Use room temperature sour cream so it doesn't seize up when it hits the hot cheese
  • Line your baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup, cheese will definitely escape