Cheesy Nacho Cups (Printable Version)

Crispy tortilla cups filled with melted cheese and colorful toppings, perfect for 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Arrange tortilla chips in a mini muffin tin, pressing gently to form cup shapes, using one chip per cup.
03 - Sprinkle shredded 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 fully melted and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes to set the cheese.
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.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Everyone gets their own perfect portion with all the toppings baked right in, no double-dipping drama
  • They come together in under 30 minutes but look like you put way more effort in than you actually did
02 -
  • Don't overfill the cups or the toppings spill over while baking and everything gets messy
  • Let them cool for at least two minutes or you'll burn your fingers trying to get them out
03 -
  • Use a light coating of cooking spray in the muffin tin for easier removal
  • Room temperature cheese melts faster and more evenly