Refried Beans

We had these at our mini enrichment class and loved them!! Jennifer Jones made the beans and they were so yummy!! You got to try them!!

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3 cups pinto beans (washed)

10 cups water

1 med. onion

1 pkg. taco seasoning

2 tsp salt

3 cups grated cheddar cheese

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1 1/3 cup salsa

1 can chopped green chilies

1 small can chopped black olives

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Put beans, water, and onion in crockpot for 6 hours. Blend 1/2 to 3/4 of the beans in blender (after the 6 hours). Stir in the remaining whole beans for texture. Stir in all other ingredients except olives and 1 cup cheese. Put beans back in crockpot and warm. Top with cheese and olives.