Cheesy Nacho Cups Game Day (Printer-Friendly)

Individual crunchy cups packed with melted cheese and classic Tex-Mex toppings, ideal for feeding a crowd during sports events.

# 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 - Distribute 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 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.
08 - Serve warm with salsa or guacamole on the side if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They disappear faster than you can say touchdown and people will actually hover around the kitchen waiting for the next batch
  • The perfect balance of crispy, cheesy, and fresh toppings means every bite feels like a complete nacho experience without the mess
02 -
  • Scoop-style tortilla chips are non-negotiable here because flat chips will flop over in the oven and you will lose all your toppings onto the baking sheet
  • Do not skip the cooling time because these retain heat surprisingly well and burning your tongue on the first one is not the way to start your party
03 -
  • Use a mini muffin tin rather than a regular one because the smaller cups help the chips hold their shape better
  • Spraying the tin lightly with cooking spray prevents any cheese from sticking and makes cleanup so much easier

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