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Cheesy Pinto Beans Recipe

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Cheesy Pinto Beans is a quick and flavorful dish combining sautéed garlic and jalapeño with smooth and whole pinto beans seasoned with aromatic spices and finished with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect as a hearty side or topping over rice, this recipe delivers creamy texture and a mild spicy kick in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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Produce

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 jalapeño (optional)

Pantry

  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil
  • 2 15oz. cans pinto beans
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 dashes hot sauce

Dairy

  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare Aromatics: Mince the garlic cloves finely and dice the jalapeño after removing its stem and seeds.
  2. Sauté Garlic and Jalapeño: Heat the cooking oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and diced jalapeño and sauté for about one minute until the garlic becomes very fragrant but not browned.
  3. Puree One Can of Beans: Pour one can of pinto beans including the liquid into a blender and blend until smooth.
  4. Combine Beans in Pot: Add the puréed beans and the drained second can of whole pinto beans into the pot with the garlic and jalapeño. Stir well to combine all the beans and aromatics.
  5. Season and Heat: Add smoked paprika, ground cumin, freshly cracked black pepper, and hot sauce to the pot. Stir everything together and heat over medium, stirring occasionally until warmed through.
  6. Add Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts smoothly into the beans, creating a creamy texture. Taste and adjust seasoning as preferred.
  7. Serve: Serve the cheesy pinto beans over rice or alongside your favorite meals.

Notes

  • Remove seeds from jalapeño to reduce heat if desired.
  • Use a blender or immersion blender for pureeing beans.
  • You can substitute cheddar cheese with any melting cheese of your choice.
  • This dish pairs well with rice, cornbread, or as a filling for tacos and burritos.

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