Cheater Restaurant Style Refried Beans
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Cheater Restaurant Style Refried Beans
Description
This recipe simplifies traditional refried beans by enhancing canned refried beans with sour cream and hot sauce to create a creamy and flavorful base. Baking the mixture in an oven-safe dish until hot and bubbly helps meld the flavors and provides a warm texture. Optionally, Monterey Jack cheese can be added on top during a brief additional baking step for a melted cheesy finish.
The beans develop a rich and slightly tangy flavor profile balanced by the heat from the hot sauce. The creamy texture from the sour cream softens the beans, making them ideal for dipping or accompanying Mexican dishes.
These beans serve as a convenient side dish or appetizer when paired with tortilla chips. They also complement dishes like tacos, enchiladas, or Mexican rice, creating a well-rounded meal component.
For a smoother consistency, an immersion blender or potato masher can be used before baking. The dish can be kept warm in a crock-pot or reheated gently in the Instant Pot. Garnishes such as diced onion, cilantro, or shredded cheddar cheese can be added to vary presentation and taste.
Ingredients
- 1 can refried beans
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl combine the refried beans, sour cream, and hot sauce.
- Pour into a oven safe skillet, glass pie pan or 9x9 dish.
- Bake at 400℉ for 10 minutes, or until its hot and bubbly.
- Remove and stir well. Optional: Top with grated cheese and heat in the oven for 3 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with tortilla chips and with our Restaurant Style Mexican Rice for a complete side dish to any Mexican meals.
Notes
- Use an immersion blender or potato masher before baking to achieve creamier refried beans.
- Heat leftovers gently in a crock-pot or Instant Pot to maintain texture and flavor.
- Garnish with diced onion, cilantro, or shredded cheddar cheese to customize flavor.
- Serve with tortilla chips or alongside Restaurant Style Mexican Rice for a complete side dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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