Frijoles I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 pound dry pinto beans
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 30 mins


• soak pinto beans overnight in 1 quart of water.
• place beans into a large saucepan, and add water to cover. add onions, garlic, salt and pepper. bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat until beans are tender, about 1 to 2 hours. add additional water to the pan as needed to prevent burning.
• mash the beans with a potato masher, and mix in the butter. continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and the butter is absorbed. adjust seasonings to taste.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spread the bean mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.