Cheesy Nacho Cups Game Day (Printable)

Miniature crispy shells filled with gooey cheese and colorful toppings, ready in just 25 minutes for effortless entertaining.

# 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 - Add 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 8-10 minutes, or 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. Serve warm with salsa or guacamole on the side if desired.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • Each cup is a perfect bite-sized portion so everyone gets their fair share of toppings
  • The crispy tortilla shell holds everything together so no more soggy chip bottoms
  • Customizable for picky eaters since you can leave jalapeños off some cups
02 -
  • Overfilling the cups makes them messy to eat so keep toppings level with the chip edges
  • The chips continue crisping in the oven for the first few minutes so do not underbake trying to keep them crunchy
03 -
  • If your chips are too large for the muffin tin, gently break off the edges until they fit snugly
  • Sprinkle a tiny pinch of cumin or chili powder over the cheese before baking for extra depth