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Refried Beans *Updated

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Ingredients
  

Cooking part 1

  • 1 lb Pinto beans
  • 1 Tbsp Chicken boullion
  • 1 Tbsp dry chopped onion
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic minced, paste, or roasted
  • 1 stick Butter
  • 5 slices Bacon optional

Cooking part 2

  • 1 Tbsp Salt
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk
  • 4 cups Shredded Cheese

Instructions
 

Night Before Preparation

  • Inspect beans and remove any discolored ones, as well as rocks and other debris.
  • Soak the beans in a bowl of water overnight, covering by a couple inches.

Cooking part 1

  • Rinse, stir, and drain beans to remove loose skins and debris.
  • Put in crockpot and cover with water, 1/2 inch water in excess at the top.
  • Add the main cooking ingredients.
  • Cook on low for 8.5 hours.
  • Smash the beans to your preferred consistency, making sure to dig up the corners and loosen the bottom when you have finished.

Cooking part 2

  • Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Cook for an additional 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Stir thoroughly.