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Ultimate Refried Beans with Cheese

Ultimate Refried Beans with Cheese

Cost $8, save $12

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 215 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Beans

    • ¼ pound dry black beans
    • ¼ pound dry red kidney beans

  • Dairy and Fat

    • 🥛 1 cup milk
    • 3 tablespoons lard
    • 1 cup shredded Oaxaca cheese

  • Seasonings

    • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
    • 🧂 1 tablespoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon ground ancho chile pepper
    • ½ tablespoon ground cumin
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

STEPS

1

Cover beans with 4 inches of water and soak for at least 12 hours, or overnight.

2

Place the pot with beans and water on the stove and heat to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans are soft enough to mash, about 2 hours.

3

Mash the beans thoroughly with a potato masher and simmer for 1 hour more.

4

Use an immersion blender to pulverize the beans until smooth. Simmer until water evaporates and beans are reduced to a thick paste.

5

Add milk, lard, garlic powder, salt, chile pepper, cumin, and cayenne. Cook for 10 minutes.

6

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

7

Transfer beans to a casserole dish, sprinkle with Oaxaca cheese, and cover with foil.

8

Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, removing foil at the 15-minute mark. Serve immediately.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

173

Calories

  • 9
    Protein
  • 17
    Carbs
  • 8
    Fats

💡 For added flavor, sprinkle some fresh chopped cilantro or jalapeño slices before serving.Swap lard for vegetable oil for a vegetarian-friendly option.Pair with warm tortillas or chips for a more versatile dish.