Cheesy Refried Beans

Name: Cheesy Refried Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ refried beans; 2 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz); 3 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese; 4 Cooked rice, if desired

This filling side dish couldn't get any easier--all you need is some cheese and beans.

5 Minutes Prep

30 Minutes Total

8 Servings

Ingredient List

1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ refried beans
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese
Cooked rice, if desired

Preparation

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
In small bowl, mix refried beans and Cheddar cheese. Spread in pie plate. Sprinkle with queso fresco cheese.
Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and heated through. Serve with rice as side dish.

Expert Tips

For a fresh twist, top with salsa or pico de gallo after the beans come out of the oven.

Nutrition

Calories120(Calories from Fat70),Total Fat7g(Saturated Fat4 1/2g,Trans Fat0g),Cholesterol20mgSodium330mgTotal Carbohydrate7g(Dietary Fiber2g Sugars0g),Protein7g;% Daily Value*:Vitamin A4%;Vitamin C0%;Calcium10%;Iron4%; Exchanges:1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat; Carbohydrate Choices:1/2 *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.