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How to Make Ultimate Refried Beans with Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Refried beans are a staple in Mexican cuisine, and for good reason. They're flavorful, hearty, and versatile, making them the perfect side dish or even main course for any meal. But what if you could take this classic dish to the next level? That's where our Ultimate Refried Beans with Cheese recipe comes in.

With creamy, rich refried beans and gooey, melted cheese, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Whether you're serving it as a side dish for taco night or a...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ pound dry black beans
  • ¼ pound dry red kidney beans
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons lard
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground ancho chile pepper
  • ½ tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Oaxaca cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs
  • Total Time: 15 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Cover beans with 4 inches of water and soak for at least 12 hours, or overnight.
  • Place the pot with beans and water on the stove and heat to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until much of the water has been absorbed and beans are soft enough to mash, about 2 hours.
  • Crush the beans thoroughly with a potato masher. Simmer for 1 hour more.
  • Take an immersion blender to the pot and pulverize the beans until there are no visible solids left. If any water remains, simmer until it evaporates and beans are reduced to a thick paste.
  • Add milk, lard, garlic powder, salt, chile pepper, cumin, and cayenne and stir to combine. Cook for 10 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Transfer beans to a casserole dish and sprinkle with Oaxaca cheese. Cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 20 minutes, removing foil at the 15-minute mark. Serve immediately.

    • Nutrition

    173 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 785mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 132mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 412mg

    Categories

    Bean recipes
    Cheese recipes
    Mexican recipes
    Side recipes
    Vegetarian recipes