Mexican Refried Beans

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. dry pinto beans
• 1/2 lb. grated Monterey jack cheese
• 2 Tb. corn oil
• 1 tsp. cumin powder
• 1 tsp. chopped garlic
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
  

Directions:

1. Wash and check beans for stones.
2. Cook beans in water to cover at a simmer for 2 hours with the cumin, garlic, salt and pepper. Drain and let cool.
3. Mash the beans with a potato masher or ricer.
4. In a well seasoned or Teflon pan, heat the corn oil and fry the mashed beans.
5. Add the Monterey jack cheese and cook until well blended.