Cheesy Nacho Cups For Game Day (Printable)

Crispy tortilla cups filled with melted cheese and fresh Tex-Mex toppings, ready in just 25 minutes.

# 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

# How-To Steps:

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 using, and red onion on top of the cheese in each cup.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven and let 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 Advice:

01 -
  • They are mess free finger food perfect for cheering without missing plays
  • Each cup is a complete flavor explosion in just two bites
02 -
  • Overfilling the cups causes cheese to spill over and stick to the pan
  • Let them set for 2 minutes after baking or you will lose half your toppings when removing them
03 -
  • Use two overlapping chips if your store bought ones are too thin
  • Warm your tortilla chips for 2 minutes before shaping them into cups

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