Cheesy Nacho Cups Game Day (Printable)

Miniature crispy cups loaded with gooey cheese and classic nacho toppings for easy entertaining.

# What's Needed:

→ 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 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 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.
07 - Top each cup with small dollop of sour cream and sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
08 - Serve warm with salsa or guacamole on the side if desired.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • Each cup delivers that perfect bite of crunch and melty cheese without the mess of traditional nachos
  • These handheld treats disappear so fast that you will want to make a double batch immediately
02 -
  • Overloading the cups makes them collapse so resist the urge to add too many toppings at once
  • Using a mini muffin tin is essential because regular muffin cups leave too much space and the chips slide around
03 -
  • Warm your tortilla chips in the oven for 2 minutes before adding toppings for extra crunch
  • Room temperature cheese melts faster and more evenly than cold cheese straight from the fridge