Richandcreamyrefriedbeandip Recipes

REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Heat the coconut oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until the spices are toasted and the garlic has softened, 1 minute. Add the pinto beans, chicken stock and chipotle puree and bring to a boil. Cook until the stock has reduced by about half and the mixture has thickened, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Off the heat, mash the beans to a smooth paste with a potato masher, leaving some beans partially mashed to add some texture. The beans should have the consistency of a thick sauce; if they're difficult to stir, they're too thick. If needed, thin the beans out with extra chicken stock, 1 tablespoon at a time.
• Finish by stirring in the lime juice and adding salt to taste. Garnish with queso fresco and cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse the beans thoroughly, then place them in a large pot with the bacon. Pour water over the top. Use enough water to cover the beans by 1 or 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours. If the liquid seems to evaporate too quickly, add more water during the cooking process. The beans are done when they're fork tender, without much bite.
• Add the chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir and taste, adjusting the seasoning as necessary. Add in other seasonings as desired.
• Heat the fat in a large skillet and cook the onions until translucent. Add the beans to the skillet and mash them until they're the consistency you want. Stir and cook them until heated, then add the grated cheese. Top with the jalapenos.

REFRIED BEAN DIP WITH CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350° and have ready an 8"x8" square baking dish. Mix together the Cheddar and Monterrey Jack Cheese and set aside.
• Add the cream cheese and sour cream to a large bowl and stir to combine with a wooden spoon or handheld mixer on medium speed. Add the refried beans, half of the cheese mixture, taco seasoning, and hot sauce to the bowl, and stir (or mix on low) until well combined.
• Transfer the bean dip to the baking dish and top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, uncovered. Top with green onion garnish (if using), serve, and enjoy!

CHEF JOHN'S REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Drain soaked beans and transfer them to a stock pot. Add garlic, epazote, and cold water. Place pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Stir. Reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered until beans are soft, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Drain the beans and reserve all the liquid.
• Melt lard in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and salt; cook until onions start to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in serrano pepper and chipotle powder; cook 1 minute. Transfer drained beans into skillet. Mash about half the beans with a potato masher or back of a spoon. Ladle some bean cooking liquid to skillet. Continue to mash and stir beans as you gradually add more liquid. Mash until the beans have reached your preferred consistency and texture. Taste and add more salt, if desired.

REFRIED BEAN AND CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Combine refried beans, undrained beans, undrained tomatoes, Velveeta and onions in medium saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until Velveeta melts, stirring frequently.
• Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.

RICH AND CREAMY REFRIED BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Mix the beans and sour cream, blending thoroughly.
• Blend in all of the other ingredients except the garnish, blending well.
• Cover and chill.
• Garnish with the cheddar cheese just before serving.
• SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Cucumber, Cheese Crackers, Jicama, Broccoli

CHEESY REFRIED BEAN DIP RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and saute onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes, or until onions start to soften.
• Add refried beans to the saucepan and stir until heated through.
• Remove from heat and fold in cream cheese.
• Spread bean mixture into a pie pan or small baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
• Top with cheese.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
• Garnish with green onion.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

JULIE'S BEAN DIP OR REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Mix ingredients together and heat in the microwave until everything is melted and mixed well.
• If serving as a dip, place in crockpot on warm. Tastes even better if you make it up ahead of time, refrigerate 'til needed then reheat.
• Note: When doubling the recipe, it's okay to use a 30 ounce can - you don't have to be exact with the measurements.