How To Make Canned Refried Beans Taste Better

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 7

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 15

Servings: about 2 ⅓ cups

Calories: 94kcal

Author: Lauren

Did you know you can easily take canned refried beans from basic to restaurant-quality with just a few simple upgrades? By adding just a few extra ingredients you enhance the flavor and texture for a richer, more authentic taste.

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Ingredients

16 oz. can refried beans
1/2 cup light sour cream (120g)
2 Tbsp hot sauce (30g) I used Taco Bell mild
2 tsp taco seasoning mix
1.5 oz monterey jack cheese packed 1/3 cup freshly shredded

Instructions

Add the refried beans, sour cream, hot sauce and taco seasoning mix to a bowl. Use a hand mixer to mix until combined and creamy.
To heat in oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Transfer refried beans to an oven safe dish. Sprinkle the cheese over top. Bake in preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, until the cheese is melted and beans are warmed through.
To heat in microwave: Transfer refried beans to a microwave safe dish. Microwave for one minute, stir and microwave another minute or until heated through. Remove and top with cheese.
Serve with tortilla chips or enjoy as a side to tacos, quesadillas... all your Mexican favorites!

Notes

Store leftover refried beans in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop until heated through (you may need to add a splash of broth or milk to maintain the creamy texture).

Serve with:

Tacos: Serve these creamy refried beans as the perfect side dish to my Mexican Street Corn Carnitas Tacos, High Protein Chicken Tacos, Salsa Chicken Tacos, or Mahi Mahi Tacos!
Quesadillas: Enjoy these refried beans with my Grilled Chicken Quesadilla or throw them in a flour tortilla with some cheese for a delicious bean and cheese quesadilla!
Enchiladas: There's nothing better than a classic Chicken Enchilada! Serve these high protein enchiladas with a side of beans for even more fiber and protein! Or try these fun Chicken Enchilada Sliders for a tasty bite-sized snack!
Fajitas: An easy way to make fajita night even better! Enjoy these beans on the side or throw them in your tortilla with all the delicious fajita fixins'!
Taco braid: This easy Taco Braid is a fun way to mix up taco night! Serve with these refried beans and my Cilantro Lime Brown Rice for the the best meal!
Taco salad: Sub the black beans for these refried beans on my favorite Taco Salad for extra creaminess!
Breakfast tacos: Have you tried beans for breakfast? They're honestly the best! Packed with fiber and protein adding beans as a side to these Breakfast Tacos will keep you full all morning long!
Chips: You can't go wrong with enjoying these refried beans with traditional tortillas chips and a side of queso!

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