Refried Beans

Time to throw away the empty Goya pinto beans bag but not before copying off a recipe I want to try soon:

1/2 lb. dry pinto beans

4 slices bacon (or 1/2 c oil)

1 small onion, chopped

salt & pepper to taste

2 T crumbled fresh cheese or shredded mozzarella

Soak beans and drain. In large saucepan, combine beans and 4 c water. Cook until beans are tender. Add more water if necessary. Drain, reserving about 1/2 c liquid. Mash the beans. Adding as little of the liquid as necessary. Heat oil in a medium skillet. Stir in onion and cook until tender. Add beans, salt and pepper. Continue cooking until bean liquid starts to evaporate. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Serve with crumbled fresh cheese, or sprinkle with Mozzarella. Serves 4.