Monterey Jack Refried Beans

• pinto beans↗1 lb
• large onion↗1

  chopped

• margarine↗4 tablespoons
• pepper↗
• monterey jack cheese↗8 ounces

  grated (with or without peppers)

• water↗
• salt↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cover beans with water; add chopped onion and bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Boil 2 minute.

3. 3

   Take off heat, cover and let sit 1 hours.

4. 4

   Do not drain water, but again add enough water to cover beans, heat to boiling, turn down heat and cook until beans are tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 to 2 hours.

5. 5

   (add more water if needed during cooking) When beans are done (make sure there is not too much water in the beans), take off heat and mash with a mixer Add margarine, salt, pepper, and cheese and continue to beat with mixer until the beans are soft.