Cheesy Pinto Beans
Cheesy Pinto Beans are a quick and satisfying meal made with simple pantry staple ingredients, like canned beans.
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeño jalapeño optional, finely diced
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 2 15oz cans pinto beans one can puréed with liquid, one drained
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 dashes hot sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and finely dice the jalapeño (remove the stem and seeds).
- Add the garlic, jalapeño, and cooking oil to a pot. Sauté the garlic and jalapeño over medium heat for about 1 minute, or just until the garlic is very fragrant.
- Add one can of pinto beans to a blender, with the liquid in the can, and purée until smooth.
- Add the puréed beans and the second can of beans (drained) to the saucepot with the garlic and jalapeño. Stir to combine.
- Season the beans with the smoked paprika, cumin, pepper, and hot sauce. Stir to combine, then heat through over medium, stirring occasionally.
- Finally, add the shredded cheddar and stir until it has melted smoothly into the beans. Taste the beans and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
Notes
Cheesy Pinto Beans are a quick and satisfying meal made with simple pantry staple ingredients, like canned beans.