Southwestern Refried Beans With Cheese Food

REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse the beans thoroughly, then place them in a large pot with the bacon. Pour water over the top. Use enough water to cover the beans by 1 or 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours. If the liquid seems to evaporate too quickly, add more water during the cooking process. The beans are done when they're fork tender, without much bite.
• Add the chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir and taste, adjusting the seasoning as necessary. Add in other seasonings as desired.
• Heat the fat in a large skillet and cook the onions until translucent. Add the beans to the skillet and mash them until they're the consistency you want. Stir and cook them until heated, then add the grated cheese. Top with the jalapenos.

CHEESY REFRIED BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread a little butter on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
• Heat some butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and onions and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Off heat, add the tequila, then return to the heat and cook until evaporated, about 1 minute. Add the chili powder, garlic, jalapenos and some salt and pepper and cook for a minute or 2. Add the beans to the skillet and stir to combine everything. Cook until warmed through, about 4 minutes.
• Spread half of the beans in the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the Cheddar and pepper Jack cheeses. Spread on the remaining beans and top with the remaining cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and just beginning to brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

SOUTHWESTERN BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a bowl; add the onion. Mash with a fork until crumbly; set aside. , In a blender, process tomato sauce and beans until chunky. Add to beef mixture and mix well. Spoon half into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with half of the cheese. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Top with sliced jalapeno. Serve warm with chips.

BEAN AND CHEESE PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, blend together the refried beans & green onion, then spread a layer of this bean mixture on each tortilla.
• In another bowl, combine the cream cheese, Colby Jack cheese, sour cream & onion salt, mixing together as well as possible with a fork. Spread a layer of this cheese mixture over the bean mixture.
• Roll each tortilla up tightly in plastic wrap, & refrigerate at least 30 minutes before cutting the tortillas into 1/2-inch slices.

REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Lightly drain the beans, reserving the juice from the tin, but do not rinse (you want the beans in about half the liquid from the can). Depending on the texture you prefer, either mash them roughly in a bowl or blitz them using a blender until smooth. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large frying pan or casserole and cook the onions for 8-10 mins until soft and golden. Scatter in the garlic, chilli and cumin seeds, and sizzle everything for 2 mins more. Tip in the beans, oregano, paprika and a pinch of salt. Cook everything together for 5 mins until the beans have heated through adding more reserved bean juice if it's too thick. Serve straightaway with a sprinkling of coriander, if you like, or leave to cool and keep chilled. Will keep chilled for up to three days or frozen for a month. Reheat with a splash of water mixed in.

SOUTHWESTERN BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes and onion. Combine the remaining ingredients; stir into bean mixture. , Transfer to a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes; stir. Bake, uncovered, 15-30 minutes longer or until heated through.

LAYERED REFRIED BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Use the back of a spoon to spread cream cheese in bottom of 13x9" pan.
• Spread beans on top (or add anything to the beans you want for additional seasoning).
• Add a layer of salsa on top of beans.
• Layer 2 to 3 cups of shredded cheese on top.
• Add sliced olives and green onions and serve cold or bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

REFRIED BEAN AND CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Combine refried beans, undrained beans, undrained tomatoes, Velveeta and onions in medium saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until Velveeta melts, stirring frequently.
• Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.

SOUTHWESTERN REFRIED BEANS WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare rice according to package. Mince garlic; set aside. Chop cilantro, set aside.
• Heat a nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray over medium heat. Saute garlic about 1 minute, until lightly golden. Add the beans, vegetable broth and spices, raise heat to medium-high and cook, covered, for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Using a fork or potato masher, mash beans until just smooth or desired consistency; continue cooking for 3-5 minutes more, until thickened. Stir in salsa. Serve with cooked brown rice topped with cheese and a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro.

REFRIED BEANS WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• In a medium nonstick skillet, heat the oil and saute the serrano chili rounds about 20 seconds.
• Add the refried beans and stir with a wooden spoon until the beans are hot and form a paste.
• Add the cheese and stir slowly until just melted, but still visible as swirls of cheese.
• Turn out onto a round serving plate and form into a fat pancake.
• Serve at once with tortilla chips for dipping.