Creamy Frijolitos Refried Beans
Creamy Frijolitos Refried Beans
Ingredients
- 4 cans pinto beans, 3 cans drained, 1 can undrained
- 1/2 cup bacon fat
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder, or 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Knorr Caldo de Tomate, (tomato bouillon with chicken flavor)
- 1 block cream cheese, (8 ounces)
Instructions
- 1
Add the bacon fat to a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the sliced onion to the hot bacon fat and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Add the four cans of pinto beans to the pot (3 drained cans and 1 undrained can).
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Using a potato masher or a sturdy fork, mash the beans directly in the pot with the sautéed onions. Mash to your desired consistency; some prefer them half-mashed with some whole beans remaining, while others prefer them completely smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Stir in the garlic powder and Knorr Caldo de Tomate until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add the block of cream cheese to the center of the beans.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Reduce the heat to low. Stir the mixture thoroughly, allowing the cream cheese to melt and incorporate into the beans. Continue to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans reach a creamy consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.
⏱️ 1 min
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Creamy Frijolitos Refried Beans
Ingredients
- 4 cans pinto beans, 3 cans drained, 1 can undrained
- 1/2 cup bacon fat
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder, or 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Knorr Caldo de Tomate, (tomato bouillon with chicken flavor)
- 1 block cream cheese, (8 ounces)
Instructions
- 1
Add the bacon fat to a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the sliced onion to the hot bacon fat and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Add the four cans of pinto beans to the pot (3 drained cans and 1 undrained can).
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Using a potato masher or a sturdy fork, mash the beans directly in the pot with the sautéed onions. Mash to your desired consistency; some prefer them half-mashed with some whole beans remaining, while others prefer them completely smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Stir in the garlic powder and Knorr Caldo de Tomate until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add the block of cream cheese to the center of the beans.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Reduce the heat to low. Stir the mixture thoroughly, allowing the cream cheese to melt and incorporate into the beans. Continue to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans reach a creamy consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.
⏱️ 1 min