Refried Beans

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

Put a little bit of butter in a frying pan or skillet.

Add stewed red kidney beans to the skillet.

Use a potato masher to squish the beans until soft.

Cook on high heat, then reduce to medium or low heat.

Continue mashing the beans for about 3 to 4 minutes until smooth.

Serve the refried beans with corn tortillas or as a dip.

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