Jims Doctored Refried Refried Beans Recipes

Steps:

• Melt butter in a skillet.
• Add onion and saute until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant over low heat.
• Add refried beans, break up and combine with butter, onion, and garlic.
• Add half and half, stir.
• Add sour cream
• Season with salt, pepper and cumin to taste (I used 1 teaspoon of each).
• Add cheese.

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.

Steps:

• Mix refried beans, salsa and scallions in a microwave safe bowl.
• Cover with plastic wrap and heat on high for 2 minutes. Stir and add half of cheese and microwave for another minute.
• Depending on your microwave they should be very hot.
• Add remaining cheese to top and heat for another 30 seconds.

Steps:

• Melt bacon fat in heavy pan. Add remaining ingredients, stirring constantly. Use the broth or water to achieve the desired consistence of the beans. You may need to add more liquid, one tablespoon at a time, to maintain the consistency. Simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring often. Serve.