refried beans

How To Make refried beans

• 1

  Brown the bacon over medium high heat until halfway cooked.
• 2

  Add the butter, onions & garlic. Cook until bacon is slightly crispy & onions are limp. Put this mixture into food processor. Use 1/4-1/3 cup of water to clean tasty bits from bottom of pan using a spatual for scraping. Pour this into food processor.
• 3

  To the food processor add half of the beans & the seasonings. Puree very well.
• 4

  Put beans into a pot.
• 5

  Place remaining beans into processor & puree slightly if you want a lumpier bean mixture or puree well if you want totally smooth refried beans.
• 6

  Put remaining beans into pot & stir well.
• 7

  Adjust seasonings as needed & add salt if needed.
• 8

  Heat on low until desired temperature is reached.
• 9

  Use refried beans to eat with rice, to make burritos, or for a simple, but healthful side dish.
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