Refried Beans
Ingredients
- water to cover beans
- 1 pound dry pinto beans
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 T. margarine
- 1 1/2 t. salt
- pepper to taste
- 1 block shredded Monterey Jack Cheese with peppers
Instructions
Cover and heat water, beans and onion to boiling; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 1 hour. Add just enough water to cover beans. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and boil gently, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. ( Add water during cooking if necessary). Mash beans. Stir in margarine, salt and pepper until margarine is melted. Stir in cheese.
