Dressed Up Refried Beans

Refried beans straight out of the can taste and smell like dog food. The texture leaves a lot to be desired.  But making our own refritos? Ain't nobody got time for that! Let's dress up our canned refried beans! 

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Ingredients

• 4 strips bacon
• Half a red onion
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic or garlic powder
• One can refried beans
• One can pinto beans

Steps

1. Cut bacon into bits and saute in a medium saucepan
2. Chop the half onion and add to bacon with fat. Season with salt and pepper
3. Cook until onion is fragrant and bacon is crisp
4. Add garlic or garlic powder and stir. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds
5. Add can of refried beans and mix until bacon, onion, and garlic are incorporated
6. Add can of pinto beans and gently stir until it's incorporated, taking care not to break pinto beans too much
7. Use as base for bean dip or in burritos

Notes