Refried beans are simple to make with just a few ingredients!
Ingredients
1 bag pinto beans
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
a few pinches of salt
Instructions
Soak bag of pinto beans overnight in a bowl full of water. ( I just put the bowl out on the counter)
In the morning, drain the beans into a strainer and rinse them off.
Put the beans into a large pot and fill the pot with water ( about 2 inches over the top of the beans)
Bring beans to a boil, then reduce to low-medium heat and simmer for 2½ - 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
If you need to add more water you can.
About 1 hour in, put in a few pinches of salt.
Once beans are mushy, you can turn the heat off.
Keep a small amount of water in the beans, and pour out the rest into a bowl and set aside (just in case you need to add more) It's best to start with a small amount and add if you need it. Can't take the water out once you smoosh!
Add 1-2 cups cheddar cheese. I start with 1 cup and add more as I taste it!
With your meat smoosher, start smooshing those beans up!
Smoosh as long as you want to get the desired texture. I leave a few beans whole but smoosh until a majority of the beans are smooth!
Add in a small amount of water as you smoosh if you think they're too dry!
Serve immediately, refrigerate leftovers.
Recipe by REASONS TO SKIP THE HOUSEWORK at https://www.reasonstoskipthehousework.com/simple-refried-beans/