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Heat the bacon fat in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the sliced onion to the hot bacon fat and sauté until tender and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in the drained pinto beans and the undrained can of pinto beans into the pot with the sautéed onions.

Using a potato masher, mash the beans to your desired consistency. For a creamier texture, mash thoroughly; for a more rustic texture, leave some beans whole.

Add the garlic powder and Knorr Caldo de Tomate to the mashed beans. Stir well to fully incorporate the seasonings.

Add the block of cream cheese to the beans. Stir continuously until the cream cheese is completely melted and smoothly incorporated, creating a creamy texture.

Reduce the heat to low and let the refried beans simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the beans to thicken. If a runnier consistency is desired, simmer for less time.

Serve the creamy refried pinto beans hot as a side dish, perhaps with carne asada or your favorite Mexican meal.


Heat the bacon fat in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the sliced onion to the hot bacon fat and sauté until tender and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in the drained pinto beans and the undrained can of pinto beans into the pot with the sautéed onions.

Using a potato masher, mash the beans to your desired consistency. For a creamier texture, mash thoroughly; for a more rustic texture, leave some beans whole.

Add the garlic powder and Knorr Caldo de Tomate to the mashed beans. Stir well to fully incorporate the seasonings.

Add the block of cream cheese to the beans. Stir continuously until the cream cheese is completely melted and smoothly incorporated, creating a creamy texture.

Reduce the heat to low and let the refried beans simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the beans to thicken. If a runnier consistency is desired, simmer for less time.

Serve the creamy refried pinto beans hot as a side dish, perhaps with carne asada or your favorite Mexican meal.
