Refried Beans

Once you make homemade refried beans you will never buy another can again!!!

1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. onion, cut into chunks
5 c. (1 full recipe) Pot Beans with their liquid
grated cheese

In a large frying pan over medium heat, warm oil. Add the onion and saute until soft, about 2 minutes. Discard the onion. Add half of the beans with their liquid and, using a potato masher, mash them until they form a coarse puree. Gradually add the remaining beans and liquid and continue mashing until all the beans are coarsely pureed.

Turn the heat up to medium-high heat and cook, stirring until the puree begins to dry out.

Transfer to a warmed platter and sprinkle with the shredded cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.