Cheesy Nacho Cups Game Day (Printable)

Crispy tortilla cups filled with melted cheese, beans, and fresh toppings. Ready in 25 minutes for easy 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 Steps:

01 - Set oven to 375°F for optimal melting temperature.
02 - Place one scoop-style tortilla chip into each cup of a mini muffin tin, pressing gently to form stable cup shapes.
03 - Distribute shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly among all tortilla cups.
04 - Top each cup with black beans, diced cherry tomatoes, black olives, jalapeño slices, and red onion.
05 - Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese is completely melted and edges are slightly crispy.
06 - Let cups rest in muffin tin for 2–3 minutes to set before removing.
07 - Top each cup with a small dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
08 - Arrange on serving platter and pass with salsa and guacamole on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everyone gets their own perfect portion with that ideal cheese to topping ratio in every bite
  • They come together in under 30 minutes but disappear even faster
02 -
  • Dont skip the cooling time or the cheese will slide right off the chips when someone tries to pick one up
  • Mini muffin tins vary in size so test one chip first to make sure it fits snugly without cracking
03 -
  • Wedge two chips in each cup if you want extra crunchy structural integrity
  • Season the beans with a pinch of cumin and salt before adding them to the cups