Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans)

The Junior League of Albuquerque, New Mexico

Simply Simpático

2 cups cooked beans

3 tablespoons lard or bacon drippings

1/2 cup grated longhorn cheese

Heat lard or bacon drippings in frying pan or saucepan. Add beans, mash and simmer for 5 minutes. Top with cheese and serve when melted.

Yield: 6 servings

Notes:

1. Used black beans as that’s what I had on hand

2. Mashed the beans with a fork on a plate before heating

3. Could’ve gone with less bacon drippings