Cheesy Nacho Cups (Printable version)
Crispy tortilla cups filled with melted cheese, beans, and fresh toppings for easy entertaining.
# Ingredient list:
→ Base & Cheese
01 - 12 round tortilla chips (scoop-style or similar)
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 (optional)
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 (optional)
# Directions:
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 (if using), and red onion on top of the cheese in each cup.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven and allow to 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 Tips:
01 -
- Each cup delivers that perfect crunch-to-gooey-cheese ratio that makes nachos irresistible
- You can customize the toppings based on what your crowd actually loves
02 -
- Dont overload the cups with toppings or they'll collapse during baking
- Let them cool for at least 2 minutes or you'll burn your mouth on molten cheese
03 -
- Buy extra tortilla chips because about 20% will break while you're trying to place them in the tin
- Use a small cookie scoop to distribute the cheese evenly and quickly