Recipe for Frito Lays Bean Dip

[hotally1]

It is the first time I have posted and I don't know if I am doing this right. I have been buying the bean dip from Frito Lay, but it has gotten rather expensive. Was wondering if there is a recipe that I could use to make this myself. I just love Frito Lays Bean Dip. Thank You Hotally1

[Kitchen Witch]

you can try this:

Place a can of refried beans (15 oz.) in food processor with 4 - 6 slices of bottled nacho slices (jalapeno) and 1 tablespoon of the brine; add a bit of salt, about 1/2 teaspoon sugar, a good sprinkle of paprika, onion powder and garlic powder - hit it with a bit of cayenne and whirl until smooth.

Cover and chill for an hour or so to allow the flavors to meld. Adjust seasonings as needed.

[lvdkeyes]

You can also make your own refried beans to start; more economical and better tasting. Omit the optional cheese and proceed with KW's recipe.

Refried Beans

Ingredients

* 2 1/2 cups of dry pinto beans (about 1 lb or 450gm)
* 3 quarts of water
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 2 Tbsp pork lard, bacon fat, or olive oil (for vegetarian option)
* 1/4 cup water
* Salt to taste
* Cheddar cheese (optional)

Method

1 Rinse the beans in water and remove any small stones, pieces of dirt, or bad beans.

2 Cook the beans in water.
Pressure Cooker method:
Put beans into a 4 quart pressure cooker. Fill up the pressure cooker with water, up to the line that indicates the capacity for the pot. Cook for 30-35 minutes - until the beans are soft and the skins are barely breaking open.

Regular method:
Put beans into a pot and cover beans with at least 3 inches of water - about 3 quarts for 2 1/2 cups of dry beans. Bring to a boil and then lower heat to simmer, covered, for about 2 1/2 hours. The cooking time will vary depending on the batch of beans you have. The beans are done when they are soft and the skin is just beginning to break open.

Strain the beans from the cooking water.

3 Add the onions and lard/fat/oil to a wide, sturdy (not with a flimsy stick-free lining) frying pan on medium high heat. Cook onions until translucent. Add the strained beans and about a 1/4 cup of water to the pan. Using a potato masher, mash the beans in the pan, while you are cooking them, until they are a rough puree. Add more water if necessary to keep the fried beans from getting too dried out. Add salt to taste. Add a few slices of cheddar cheese, or some (1/2 cup) grated cheddar cheese if you want. When beans are heated through (and optional cheese melted) the beans are ready to serve.

[hotally1]

Thank you so much for the bean dip recipes. That will save me a lot. I am just learning to use this forum so I hope I am doing this the right way. Hotally1

[Kitchen Witch]

You're doing well - you'll learn fast! Glad you found us!