Cheesy Nacho Cups Game Day (Print Version)

Crispy tortilla cups loaded with melted cheese, beans, and fresh veggies. Ready in 25 minutes for easy entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base & Cheese

01 - 12 round tortilla chips (scoop-style or similar)
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 (optional, for heat)
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 (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Arrange tortilla chips in a mini muffin tin, forming cup shapes (one chip per cup).
03 - Sprinkle both cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly into each chip cup.
04 - Add black beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, jalapeño slices (if using), and red onion on top of the cheese in each cup.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven and cool for a couple of 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 Tips:

01 -
  • Individual portions mean zero double dipping concerns at your next gathering
  • The cheese stays perfectly melty instead of cooling down like traditional nachos
02 -
  • Do not overfill the cups or the toppings will spill over onto the muffin tin
  • Let them cool for at least 2 minutes or the cheese will slide right off when you try to lift them
03 -
  • Use cooking spray in the muffin tin even if it is nonstick for easy removal
  • Arrange toppings in a rainbow pattern for Instagram worthy presentation