Cheesy, Smoky Pinto Beans

By Chez_Alexander

Ingredients

• 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed, drained, and divided (1/2 can / 1/2 can)
• 1/3 cup chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 ounces (1/2 cup) cheddar cheese, shredded and divided (1 oz / 1 oz)

Preparation

Step 1

Place half of beans in a bowl; coarsely mash with a fork. Place mashed beans, remaining half of beans, chicken stock, paprika, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 ounce cheese until melted. Divide bean mixture among 4 plates; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 ounce cheese.