Ultimate Refried Beans with Cheese

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Set the pot with the beans and water on the stove and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until much of the water is absorbed and the beans are soft enough to mash, about 2 hours.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Use an immersion blender in the pot to blend the beans until no visible solids remain. If any water is left, simmer until it cooks off and the beans thicken to a paste.

5. 5

   Add the milk, lard, garlic powder, salt, chile pepper, cumin, and cayenne, and stir to combine. Cook for 10 minutes more.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

7. 7

   Move the beans to a casserole dish and sprinkle with Oaxaca cheese. Cover with foil.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes, removing the foil at the 15-minute mark. Serve immediately.

• Calories 163.15 kcal Moderate
• Protein 8.57 g Moderate
• Carbs 5.22 g Moderate
• Total Fat 11.94 g Moderate
• Saturated Fat 6.62 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 27.29 mg Moderate
• Sodium 209.76 mg Moderate
• Fiber 0.7 g Low Source
• Sugar 1.36 g Low Source
• Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
• Calcium 232.56 mg Moderate
• Iron 0.69 mg Low Source
• Potassium 81.13 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 115.01 mcg_rae Moderate
• Vitamin C 4.4 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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