Cheesy Nacho Cups Game Day (Printable Version)
Crispy tortilla cups loaded with melted cheese and vibrant toppings, ready in 25 minutes for effortless party hosting.
# What You'll 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 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, 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 2 minutes to set.
07 - Top each cup with a small dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
08 - Serve immediately with salsa or guacamole on the side if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Each cup is like a self contained portion of perfect nacho ratios, no more fighting over the cheesy chips
- They come together in under 30 minutes and look impressive without any actual effort
02 -
- Make sure your chips are sturdy enough, thin or broken chips will collapse under the weight of the toppings
- Don't overload the cups with ingredients or they'll overflow and make a mess in your oven
03 -
- If some of your chips break or crack, use those broken pieces as a tasty layer underneath whole chips in the muffin tin
- A splash of lime juice over the tomatoes and onions before assembling adds brightness