Cheesy Refried Beans

By cserumga

Per 1/4 cup: 147 calories, 6g total fat, 15g carb, 252mg sodium, 5g fiber, 8g protein

Ingredients

• 1 strip thick-sliced bacon
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 Tbsp jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 cans pinto beans, drained, rinsed, divided (15 oz each)
• Salt to taste
• 3/4 cup queso blanco or Monteray Jack, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450.

Saute bacon in a skiller over medium high heat until crisp, 6 minutes. Add onion and oil; cook until carmelized, 9 minutes. Stir in jalapeno and garlic, cook 1 minute, then finish with lime juice.

Puree onion mixture with all but 1 cup of beans and 1/4 cup water in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt, then transfer to a bowl and fold in reserved whole beans.

Spread mixture in a 2-qt baking dish, sprinkle with cheese, and bake until melted and golden, 15 minutes.