Dressed-Up Refried Beans

Ingredients

• 6  pickled jalapeño peppers whole
• 6 cubes monterrey jack cheese reduced-fat (3/4-inch)
• 32 oz refried beans fat-free canned

Equipment

• baking sheet
• oven
• ramekin
• baking pan

Directions

1. Spoon refried beans evenly into 6 (6-oz.) lightly greased ramekins or custard cups. Top each with 1 cheese cube, pressing gently into center of beans. Top beans with 1 jalapeo pepper.
2. Place ramekins on a baking sheet.
3. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and beans are heated.
4. Note: If you prefer, spread beans into a lightly greased 8- x 8-inch baking dish. Top with cheese cubes and jalapeo peppers, pressing gently into beans.
5. Bake as directed.