Cheesy Nacho Cups Game Day (Printable)

Crispy tortilla cups filled with melted cheese, beans, and fresh toppings. Perfect finger food for sharing.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 12 round tortilla chips, scoop-style

02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

03 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

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

10 - 1/4 cup sour cream

11 - Salsa or guacamole for serving

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 cheese in each cup.

05 - Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

06 - Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes.

07 - Top each cup with sour cream dollop and fresh cilantro sprinkle.

08 - Serve warm with salsa or guacamole on the side.

01 -

Perfect portions mean everyone gets their own loaded cup without fighting over the last cheesy bite
Set up takes literally minutes and they bake while you pour drinks for guests
The crunch to cheese ratio stays ideal because each cup holds its shape perfectly

02 -

Overloading the cups is tempting but causes them to break or leak cheese into your tin, making cleanup frustrating
Scoop style chips vary by brand, so test one first to make sure it fits your muffin tin cups without cracking
Cheese that oozes onto the pan will get hard and stick, so line your tin with parchment for easier cleanup if you are worried about it

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Warm your tortilla chips in the oven for 3 minutes before filling them, this helps them get extra crispy and hold up better
Mix a tiny pinch of cumin into your cheese blend before sprinkling it into the cups for an extra layer of flavor