Canned refried beans are already cooked so you can just open the lid and consume them instantly or heat them up. However, in case you want to make this canned stuff taste better and to be elevated to a restaurant dish, we will show you a typical way to cook canned refried beans with ease:
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 tbsp. of butter, lard or bacon drippings
- 1 can refried beans
- ⅓ to ½ cup of milk, cream or a little Crema (or sour cream)
- Cheese to taste
Tools
- A saucepan
- A spoon
Instruction
- Add butter, lard or bacon drippings to a saucepan and heat over medium heat
- Stir in a can of refried beans (including any liquid)
- When the whole mixture is warmed through, add the dairy and continue to heat for about 1 to 2 minutes until desired thickness is reached
- Top some shredded cheese over if desired
- Remove the pan from the heat and serve
Notes
- This method will allow the refried beans to have the creamy texture and flavor, you can adjust the amount of each ingredient for a proper consistency to your liking
- Sprinkle a little lime juice, garlic or chili powder to enhance the flavor of the dish
How to heat canned refried beans?
The quickest way to consume a can of refried beans is heating it up, no need to cook, or add any other spices.
Ingredients
- A can refried beans
- A cup of water or chicken broth
Tools
- A saucepan/ pot
- A spoon
- A microwave-safe container
How to heat canned refried beans with a stovetop?
- Place the beans in a pot over medium heat on the stovetop
- Add water or chicken broth into the pot to prevent the beans from drying out
- Heat for about 5 minutes until the beans reach the desired temperature
- Remove the pot from the stovetop and serve
How to heat canned refried beans with a microwave?
- Place the beans in a container and cover it
- Put the container in the microwave and heat on high for about 4 minutes
- Take the beans out and serve
Notes
- Give the beans a good stir to prevent them from burning and make sure they are warmed evenly
- Never warm the beans in their original can in the microwave, need to transfer to another container
- Adding broth is optional to thin and also season the beans with more flavors
How to make bean dip from canned refried beans?
With a can of refried beans, making bean dip is easier than ever. Below is one of the most straightforward recipe to make bean dip from refried beans, let check it out:
Ingredients
- 16 ounce can refried beans
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 to 3 tsp of hot sauce (depending on the heat you want)
- 8-ounce package of Mexican Blend Cheese
Tools
- An oven
- A bowl
- A pie plate
- A spoon
Instruction
- Combine the refried beans, sour cream, and hot sauce in a bowl
- Spread into a pie plate or an 8×8 square baking dish
- Sprinkle with the desired amount of cheese and bake at 375 degrees until cheese is melted and beans are hot (about 6-8 minutes or so)
- Serve with chips
Notes
- Each amount of ingredient can vary per your preference
- You can also use a saucepan on the stovetop or heat the dish in a microwave if you don’t have an oven
