Cheesy Nacho Cups Game Day (Printable)

Crispy tortilla cups loaded with melted cheese, beans, and fresh toppings for easy snacking.

# 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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Arrange tortilla chips in mini muffin tin, pressing gently to form cup shapes. Place one chip per cup.
03 - Distribute shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly among the tortilla cups.
04 - Top each cup with black beans, cherry tomatoes, black olives, jalapeño slices, and red onion.
05 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven using oven mitts and let stand for 2 minutes to set.
07 - Top each cup with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
08 - Serve warm with salsa or guacamole on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Each cup is a perfect portioned bite so you get all the flavors in every mouthful
  • They disappear faster than you can bake them so consider making a double batch
02 -
  • Do not skip the cooling step or the cheese will run everywhere when you try to remove them
  • Some chips break easier than others so buy an extra bag just in case
03 -
  • Use two different colored cheeses for a prettier presentation
  • Warming your tortilla chips for 5 minutes first makes them more flexible

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