Refried Beans

Accompaniment to almost any Mexican food

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb dry pinto beans
• 1⁄2 lb  grated monterey jack cheese
• 2  tablespoons  corn oil
• 1  teaspoon cumin powder
• 1  teaspoon  chopped garlic
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. • Wash and check beans for stones. Cook beans at a simmer for 2 hours with the cumin, garlic, salt and pepper.
2. •Drain and let cool. Mash the beans with a potato masher or ricer. In a well seasoned or teflon pan, heat the corn oil and fry the mashed beans. Add the Monterey jack cheese and cook until well blended.