Description
Cheesy Nacho Cups are bite-sized, crispy tortilla chips filled with melty cheese, savory ground beef, spicy jalapeños, and topped with sour cream and salsa, making them the perfect party snack.
Ingredients
12 sturdy tortilla chips
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup cooked ground beef (or turkey)
1/4 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Muffin Tin: Lightly spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Place one tortilla chip in each muffin cup to create little bowls.
- Layer the Cheese: Fill each tortilla cup with shredded sharp cheddar cheese, covering the bottom of the chip.
- Add the Ground Beef: Spoon cooked ground beef over the cheese in each cup. If using turkey, make sure it’s cooked through and seasoned to your liking.
- Add the Jalapeños: Top each cup with diced jalapeños, adjusting the amount based on your heat preference. For a milder flavor, use pickled jalapeños.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Top with Toppings: Remove the nacho cups from the oven and let them cool slightly. Top with sour cream and salsa just before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy these cheesy, savory bites that are perfect for sharing!
Notes
Protein Variations: You can substitute the ground beef with shredded chicken, pulled pork, or even black beans for a vegetarian option.
Toppings: Feel free to add other toppings like guacamole, chopped cilantro, or sliced olives for extra flavor.
Make Ahead: You can prepare the nacho cups up to the baking step and refrigerate them until ready to bake. Just add the sour cream and salsa after baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nacho cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
