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Loaded Nacho Cheese Cups

Irresistible Loaded Nacho Cheese Cups You’ll Crave Tonight

Loaded Nacho Cheese Cups combine crispy, gooey, and savory flavors in a bite-sized snack you’ll crave.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Cups
  • 2 cups Tortilla Chips Sturdy chips that can hold the toppings.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Sharp cheddar for a gooey base.
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Balances the sharpness of cheddar.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Cooked Ground Beef Seasoned with taco spices.
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinsed and drained.
  • 1/4 cup Diced Jalapeños For heat.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions For freshness.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream For cooling contrast.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional garnish.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Salsa Zesty dip for serving.
  • 1 cup Guacamole Creamy avocado goodness.

Equipment

  • muffin tin

Method
 

How to Make Loaded Nacho Cheese Cups
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a standard muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Gently press two to three sturdy tortilla chips into each muffin tin cavity, overlapping slightly.
  3. Sprinkle a 50/50 blend of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese into each tortilla cup.
  4. Bake the cheese cups for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese bubbles and edges turn lightly golden.
  5. Over medium heat, sauté cooked ground beef seasoned with taco spices and black beans for 3–4 minutes.
  6. Spoon the warm beef-bean mix into each cheese cup, then top with diced jalapeños and chopped green onions.
  7. Sprinkle fresh cilantro over each cup and serve immediately with salsa and guacamole on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use sturdy tortilla chips and do not overfill the cups. Serve fresh for maximum crunch.

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