Cheesy Nacho Cups Game Day (Printable)

Crispy tortilla cups loaded with melted cheese and zesty toppings, ready in 25 minutes for sharing.

# 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 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 using, 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 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 -
  • These disappear faster than any other appetizer I've ever served
  • You get that perfect chip to cheese ratio in every single bite
  • They're somehow elegant enough for a party but still messy enough to feel like real nachos
02 -
  • Don't overfill the cups or the cheese will spill over and burn onto your muffin tin
  • Let them cool for at least 2 minutes or you'll burn your mouth on molten cheese
  • These need to be eaten warm, not piping hot, or the flavors won't come through properly
03 -
  • Use a muffin tin with nonstick coating or grease it well
  • Spray the chips lightly with cooking spray to help them get extra crispy
  • Let guests assemble their own toppings for extra fun