Best 5 Nachos In A Cup Recipes

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Nachos in a cup, a delectable and portable snack or meal, combines the classic flavors of nachos with the convenience of a single-serving cup. This dish can be easily customized with a variety of toppings and fillings, making it a versatile option for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, a hearty lunch, or a fun and festive party food, nachos in a cup is sure to please. With its layers of crispy tortilla chips, melted cheese, seasoned beef, and fresh toppings, this dish offers a satisfying combination of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. So grab a cup and get ready to indulge in this delicious and convenient nacho experience!

**Here are some of the recipe variations included in the article:**

* **Classic Nachos in a Cup:** This recipe features all the classic nacho toppings, including seasoned beef, cheese, tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos.

* **Loaded Nachos in a Cup:** This recipe takes the classic nachos to the next level with the addition of bacon, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.

* **Veggie Nachos in a Cup:** This recipe is perfect for vegetarians and vegans, with a variety of roasted vegetables, black beans, and cheese.

* **Buffalo Chicken Nachos in a Cup:** This recipe combines the flavors of buffalo chicken wings with nachos, resulting in a spicy and tangy dish.

* **Loaded Nachos in a Cup:** This recipe is a fully loaded version of nachos, with all the classic toppings plus a few extra surprises, like pico de gallo and Sriracha sauce.

* **Easy Nachos in a Cup:** This recipe is a simple and easy version of nachos, perfect for a quick snack or meal.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and convenient nacho experience!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

ULTIMATE NACHO RECIPE



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This is the Ultimate Nacho Recipe! Crispy chips with melted cheese, ground beef, refried beans, and all of your favorite toppings.

Provided by Rachel Farnsworth

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course     Snack

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

16 ounces tortilla chips
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/4 cup water
15 ounce can refried beans
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup guacamole
1/3 cup sliced olives
1/2 cup fresh salsa
1/3 cup roughly chopped cilantro
1/4 cup sliced or pickled jalapenos
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup sliced green onion

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in ground beef. Use a spoon to break up the meat and cook 8 to 10 minutes until beef is fully cooked through. Drain excess grease. Add in taco seasoning, stir, and cook 60-90 seconds.
  • Pour in water and add in refried beans. Stir to combine and cook until heated through. Keep warm.
  • Spread chips out onto a baking sheet (or other desired oven-safe baking dish including a 9x13 pan, cast iron skillet, or even a pie plate).
  • Sprinkle 2 cups of the cheese over the chips. Dot with the beef and bean mixture. Top with remaining 2 cups of cheese.
  • Bake in the 350 degree oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until cheese is fully melted.
  • Remove from heat and add additional toppings as desired. Serve warm.

SINGLE-SERVE NACHO CUPS



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Get the recipe for Single-Serve Nacho Cups.

Provided by Grace Elkus

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

0.5 tablespoon olive oil
1 bunch scallions (about 6), thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
0.5 teaspoon chipotle chili powder or regular chili powder
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 pound ground beef
1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
0.75 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
0.5 cup grated pepper Jack cheese
1 13-ounce bag restaurant-style tortilla chips
Avocado, sour cream, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, and cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the beef and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the green chiles.
  • Combine the cheeses in a small bowl. Line the cups of a muffin tin with tortilla chips, breaking to cover bottom and line sides. Divide ⅓ of the cheese mixture among cups. Divide ½ of the beef mixture among cups and top with half of the remaining cheese mixture. Top with remaining beef mixture, and finish with cheese. Bake until the cups are heated through, cheese is melted, and the edges are browned, 9 to 11 minutes.
  • Just before serving, top each cup with diced avocado, sour cream, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, and fresh cilantro.

FULLY-LOADED NACHO CUPS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 6 nacho cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 square wonton wrappers
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 scallions, chopped
1/2 pound ground beef
Kosher salt
1 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapenos
Half a 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium avocado, diced
1/2 cup pico de gallo, to serve
1/4 cup sour cream, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place a baking sheet in the oven to preheat for 10 minutes.
  • Fit a wonton wrapper into each cup of a 12-cup nonstick muffin tin, pushing the wrapper down to the bottom of the cup, and crimping as necessary so that it forms a cup.
  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallions and cook, stirring until softened, about 1 minute.
  • Add the beef and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring until brown, about 4 minutes. Add the taco seasoning and stir to combine.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Use a slotted spoon to transfer and transfer the taco meat to a bowl and drain off the fat.
  • Add the cheese, pickled jalapenos and beans to the taco meat and toss to combine. Season with salt.
  • Fill the wonton-lined muffin cups with the beef mixture, place the muffin tin on the preheated baking sheet and bake until the wrappers are crisp and golden brown, about 17 minutes.
  • Remove the nacho cups from the muffin tin and arrange on a platter.
  • Top with the diced avocado, pico de gallo and sour cream, and serve immediately.

LOADED SHEET PAN NACHOS



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Whether we're talking a casual movie night with the family or Super Bowl Sunday, these Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos are ready to party! They come together quickly and easily, and are so much fun to each straight from the pan.

Provided by Carrie Havranek

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner     Snack     Kid-friendly     Quick and Easy     Sheet Pan Dinner

Time 17m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 26

For the nachos:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion (about 1 cup), chopped
1 pound ground beef (80-20 mix)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon Morton kosher salt (maybe more)
1 (16-ounce) bag tortilla chips, preferably thick and sturdy
1 bell pepper, cored, halved and chopped (about 1 cup)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced black olives, about 1/4 cup
1 to 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese or shredded Mexican cheese blend
For garnish, optional:
1 avocado, cubed
2 scallions, green ends sliced thinly
1 plum tomato, diced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1/3 cup sour cream
For the cilantro-lime crème:
1 cup sour cream
Juice of one lime
1/3 cup cilantro
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F
  • Bake the nachos: Bake the nachos in the oven for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 794 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 37 g, ServingSize 4 generously as a main, 6 to 8 as appetizer or snack, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

NACHO'S IN A CUP



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"I love making this appetizer for all my parties...I get tons of requests and its a perfect finger food!"

Provided by Sabrinaromeo

Categories     Meat

Time 1h40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb extra lean ground beef
250 ml salsa
1 (10 ounce) bag Tostitos Scoops
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream or 1 cup guacamole

Steps:

  • Cook the ground beef on medium to high heat in a non stick pan until brown and no longer pink.
  • Drain the ground beef and rinse your pan and add beef back to your pan.
  • Pour the jar of Salsa into beef mixture and let simmer until the beef fully absorbs the sauce. The longer you let simmer the better it will taste.
  • While the mixture is cooking, heat oven to 350 degrees and place a cooking sheet on any flat oven pan. Place the Tostitos scoop cups facing up in on the pan.
  • Once the mixture is ready you can spoon it into Tostitos scoop cups and sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.
  • Cook in the oven until the cheese is melted.
  • Place each scoop cup on a platter and you can either leave sour cream or guacamole on the side or add to each cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.6, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 129.8, Sodium 706.8, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 33.5

Tips:

  • To ensure the nachos stay crispy, consider toasting them in the oven before assembling the cups.
  • For added flavor and texture, sprinkle shredded cheese over the nachos before adding the toppings.
  • Feel free to customize the toppings to your preference; consider adding diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, guacamole, or sour cream.
  • Opt for a spicy kick by adding diced jalapenos or a dash of chili powder.
  • If you prefer a vegetarian version, simply omit the ground beef and add extra beans or vegetables.
  • Experiment with different types of cheese to create unique flavor combinations; nacho cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, and queso fresco are all excellent choices.

Conclusion:

These nachos in a cup are the perfect party food or quick and easy meal. They are customizable to everyone's tastes, making them a hit with both kids and adults. With a crispy tortilla chip base, flavorful toppings, and melted cheese, these nachos are sure to satisfy your cravings. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy this delicious and fun snack or meal.

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