Cheesy Nacho Cups Game Day Snack (Printer-friendly)
Crispy tortilla cups filled with gooey melted cheese and classic nacho toppings. Ready in 25 minutes, these handheld snacks are ideal for entertaining.
# 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 Guide:
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 cheese in each cup.
05 - Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes to set.
07 - Top each cup with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle fresh cilantro over all.
08 - Serve immediately with salsa or guacamole on the side if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything you love about nachos in one perfect bite-sized package
- Customizable toppings mean everyone gets exactly what they crave
02 -
- Don't overload the cups or they'll become impossible to eat in one bite
- Work quickly once they're out of the oven so the cheese stays melty
03 -
- Warm your tortilla chips in the oven for 2 minutes before filling—they get extra crispy
- A squeeze of fresh lime over everything right before serving wakes up all the flavors