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Spicy Cheesy Refried Beans

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"These refried beans are spiced up with garlic, onions, and cream cheese. I serve this as a side dish when we have tacos." — yankeesfan

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Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1 (16 ounce) can spicy fat-free refried beans
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion becomes translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
Cook and stir refried beans into onion mixture until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir cream cheese into bean mixture. Spread mixture into a pie plate; top with Cheddar cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 20 minutes.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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Just when my family thought that refried beans couldn't get any better........someone adds cream cheese. I only made one change and that was using pepper-jack instead of cheddar. We fought over these. No, really. My family said they want these beans again........tomorrow.

—Sarah Jo

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Aug 14, 2012

Well, this was not the prettiest thing, but boy was it yummy! I only had regular refreid beans, so I used those and added a bit of cayenne in with the mix. My cream cheese was right out of the fridge, so I just put the flame to low and added it in, so that it would melt and combine easier. We really enjoyed these, and I will def be making them again...great way to do something different w/ refried beans! Thanks for sharing. :)

—Christina

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Feb 02, 2013

This is a delicious refried bean recipe! Adding the cream cheese... what a great idea! This side dish will give your main dish some hefty competition for center stage. I also didn't have spicy refried beans so I added 1/8 tsp Cayenne, and I think next time I'll add even more. I also used a mixture of pepper-jack and cheddar cheese. The only thing I'd caution about the recipe is the serving sizes: the recipe says it makes 6 servings, but those would be 6 measly little servings that would only leave you sad and wanting more (each serving would be about 1/3 of a cup, which might be a true "serving," but most people tend to eat more than that for beans). I made the recipe for a dinner with 6 people, and after making one batch, decided I needed to double the recipe. I'm glad I did because at the end of the night there was only a spoonful left, and everyone commented on how yummy they were and kept going back for 2nds, 3rds, and 4ths!

—ljshrews

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Mar 12, 2013

When my kids tell me something is sooo good it rates top with me! So simple to make and very tasty. I don't know if they'll eat their refried beans plain ever again! Thanks for a great recipe!

—Godzilla

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Aug 23, 2012

Delicious! I wanted to eat the whole dish. My kids usually dont like refried beans as a side, but they actually ate it all. No leftovers for me! I guess I will have to make it again.

—IMCookinNow

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May 09, 2013

I used regular refried beans (not spicy) and have made this recipe dozens of times with spectacular results. Sometimes I add some frozen corn or use a "Four Cheese Mexican" mix instead of regular cheddar. I've had nothing but rave reviews.

—hutchlm

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Apr 26, 2013

I was looking for a easy but tasty recipe for refried beans for when I'm in a hurry, and this is definitely it! We've made it with spicy and regular beans, and it's good both ways. I like the recipe just the way it is, but I have to admit that my husband is right, it does taste very much like cream cheese that way, and he didn't care for that as much. So, we only put half the cream cheese when we make it and everyone is happy with that.

—joshua&connie

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Mar 03, 2013

Very good, despite the fact that I did not use spicy refried beans, as I wanted to use what I had on hand. A definite keeper! Thanks for sharing this recipe, yankeesfan!

—Mi ~ (a PRO at) Being Mi

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Nutrition

Calories
224 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
12.8 g
4%

Cholesterol
46 mg
15%

Fat
14.7 g
23%

Fiber
3.8 g
15%

Protein
10 g
20%

Sodium
541 mg
22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Spicy Cheesy Refried Beans

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 224
Calories from Fat: 133

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.7g 23 %
Saturated Fat 9.3g 47 %
Cholesterol 46mg 15 %
Sodium 541mg 22 %
** Potassium 57mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 12.8g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 3.8g 15 %
Protein 10g 20 %
Sugars 1g
Vitamin A 10 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 22 %
Iron 15 %
** Thiamin 1 %
** Niacin 9 %
** Vitamin B6 3 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate 4 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.