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Chip dipping into skillet of Cheater Refried Beans topped with cojita cheese and cilantro.
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Cheater Restaurant Style Refried Beans

Cheater Restaurant Style Refried Beans have a yummy, restaurant-like, creamy consistency and flavor. I always use this for a side to our Mexican dishes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican/Spanish
Keyword: Refried Beans, Side, Side Dish
Servings: 6
Calories: 162kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 can refried beans
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (optional)

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized bowl combine the refried beans, sour cream, and hot sauce.
    Glass mixing bowl with beans, sour cream and hot sauce. Wooden spoon on the side.
  • Pour into a oven safe skillet, glass pie pan or 9x9 dish.
    Smoothing refried beans into skillet with a wooden spoon.
  • Bake at 400℉ for 10 minutes, or until its hot and bubbly.
    Skillet with baked cheater refried beans. Tortilla chips and cilantro on the side.
  • Remove and stir well. Optional: Top with grated cheese and heat in the oven for 3 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
    Stirred Cheater Refried Beans in a skillet with a spoon. Tortilla chips, cilantro and pico de Gallo on the side.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve with tortilla chips and with our Restaurant Style Mexican Rice for a complete side dish to any Mexican meals.
    Skillet of Cheater Refried Beans with cojita cheese and cilantro. Tortilla chips and salsa on the side.

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Notes

  • You can use an immersion blender or a potato masher to get an even creamier consistency to your refried beans.
  • Heat refried beans in a crock-pot or even the instant pot.
  • Garnish with diced onion, cilantro or shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 743mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 1mg