Cheesy Nacho Cups Game Day (Printable)

Crispy tortilla cups loaded with melted cheese, beans, and fresh toppings for easy entertaining.

# 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Arrange tortilla chips in a mini muffin tin, pressing gently to form cup shapes. Place one chip in each cup.
03 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly into each tortilla cup.
04 - Distribute black beans, cherry tomatoes, black olives, jalapeño slices, and red onion evenly among the cups on top of the cheese.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven and allow cups to cool for 2–3 minutes before handling.
07 - Top each cup with a small dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
08 - Serve warm immediately with salsa or guacamole on the side.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • Everything you love about nachos in an adorable handheld format that creates zero mess
  • Ready in 25 minutes and customizable for any crowd or craving
02 -
  • Do not overload each cup or the cheese will overflow and make a mess in your muffin tin
  • Let them cool for those 2 minutes or the chips will break when you try to lift them out
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to drop the sour cream onto each cup for the prettiest presentation
  • Keep a fork nearby for guests who want to load on extra toppings after baking

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