New Mexican Refried Beans Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 3 strips thick-cut homestyle bacon
 Medium-size bunch scallions
 Garlic2 Tablespoon, minced
 2 cups pinto beans, with liquid
 Ground pepper1 To taste
 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese combined
 Salt To Taste

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Cube bacon into 1/2-inch squares.
2) Chop scallions to measure 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons.

MAKING
3) Line serving plates with paper towels.
4) In large heavy skillet cook bacon over medium heat stirring for 5 minutes. Shift bacon to plate.
5) To the skillet, mix 1/4 cup scallions and garlic and saute over medium heat until till golden.
6) Mix beans and liquid and stir. With potato masher or back of spoon mash beans till liquid is absorbed. 7) Stir in bacon, salt and pepper.

SERVING
8) Put beans to medium-size serving bowl and sprinkle grated cheese and remaining scallions on top.
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