Hand Mashed Pinto Beans With Cheese Recipes

MEXICAN PINTO BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Puree the beans to a coarse paste in a blender or food processor or mash by hand.
• Place the bean paste in a sauce pan with the water and heat.
• Mix in all the other ingredients, blending well, and simmer until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
• Put in chafing dish and serve hot.
• SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Tortilla Chips, Black Cocktail Rye Bread, Bell Peppers, Celery, Monterey Jack Cheese Cubes or Sticks.

CHEESY PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 400°F Puree 1 can pinto beans in a food processor.
• HEAT oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and peppers. Cook about 10 minutes or until soft. Add garlic, cook 2 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin. Continue cooking 1 minute. Add tomatoes, 1/2 cup tomato liquid, broth, hot pepper sauce and pureed and whole pinto beans. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring often. Add 6 tablespoons cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• POUR into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips. Bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven and top with cheese. Return to oven until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining chopped cilantro.

PINTO-CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Lightly oil a 1-quart casserole or spray with a nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine rice, beans, and cheese. Mix well.
• In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Beat with a fork or wire whisk until well blended. Add to rice mixture, mixing until thoroughly combined. Place in prepared casserole. Press mixture down gently with the back of a spoon.
• Bake uncovered, 35 minutes or until set.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

WW PINTOS AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F and lightly spritz a small baking dish with cooking spray (Pam).
• Spread beans in prepared dish first; add 1/2 cup of diced onions over the beans (if using), then enchilada sauce, and top with cheese.
• Cover.
• Bake for 25 minutes.
• Serve with tortilla chips or corn chips.