The Best Ways to Use Refried Beans

• Burrito Bake
• Lime-Chipotle Carnitas Tostadas
• Chicken Tostada Cups
• Enchilada Stuffed Shells
• Mexican Lasagna
• Refried Bean Tostadas
• Refried Bean-Taco Pizza
• Deep-Dish Beef ‘n’ Bean Taco Pizza
• Cobre Valley Casserole
• Championship Bean Dip
• Bean & Salsa Stuffed Pizza
• Zippy Chicken Enchiladas
• Brisket ‘n’ Bean Burritos
• Pan Burritos
• Black Bean and Beef Tostadas
• Fast Refried Bean Soup

Burrito Bake

Back when I was in college, my roommate would frequently make this economical baked burrito casserole. It’s so easy to put together, and one serving goes a long way. —Cindee Ness, Horace, North Dakota

The Best Ways to Use Refried Beans

Lime-Chipotle Carnitas Tostadas

Here’s a terrific recipe for your next weeknight dinner. Set out various toppings and garnishes so your family members can customize their own tostadas with the lime-kissed shredded pork. —Jan Valdez, Chicago, IllinoisGo to Recipe

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Chicken Tostada Cups

Several years ago I tried a version of these cups at a restaurant in Santa Fe, and I wanted to make my own spin. These are great for gatherings where you can let everyone add their own favorite toppings. —Marla Clark, Moriarty, New Mexico Go to Recipe

Enchilada Stuffed Shells

I served this entree to my husband, my sister and my brother-in-law, who is a hard-to-please eater. He said he liked it and even took leftovers for lunch the next day—I was thrilled! —Rebecca Stout, Conroe, TexasGo to Recipe  

Mexican Lasagna

I collect cookbooks and recipes (this one is from my son’s mother-in-law). My husband teases me that I won’t live long enough to try half of the recipes in my files! He loves this easy Mexican lasagna. —Rose Ann Buhle, Minooka, IllinoisGo to Recipe

Refried Bean Tostadas

For a change of pace, you can substitute purchased tostada shells for tortillas or add more lettuce and use taco salad shells. —Taste of Home Test KitchenGo to Recipe

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Refried Bean-Taco Pizza

I like to make pizza, and this one is my favorite. I use a ready-to-use pizza crust when time is tight. If you like taco salad, you’ll love this. —Mary Detweiler, Middlefield, OhioGo to Recipe

Deep-Dish Beef ‘n’ Bean Taco Pizza

My whole family enjoys this dish that tastes like a taco and looks like a deep-dish pizza. The thick tasty crust can handle lots of toppings, so load it up for a bright, fun meal. —Nancy Circle, Perkins, OklahomaGo to Recipe

Cobre Valley Casserole

We live in southeastern Arizona, in a part of the state known as Cobre Valley. Cobre is Spanish for copper, which is mined here. People in this area have enjoyed variations of this recipe for many years. —Carolyn Deming, Miami, ArizonaGo to Recipe

Championship Bean Dip

My friends and neighbors expect me to bring this irresistible dip to every gathering. When I arrive, they ask, “You brought your bean dip, didn’t you?” If there are any leftovers, we use them to make bean and cheese burritos the next day. I’ve given out this recipe a hundred times. —Wendi Wavrin Law, Omaha, Nebraska Go to Recipe

Bean & Salsa Stuffed Pizza

Get the party started with this out-of-the-box appetizer pizza. It has all the Mexican flavors you love packed into convenient slices! —Elizabeth Wright, Las Vegas, NevadaGo to Recipe

Zippy Chicken Enchiladas

Zippy Chicken Enchiladas

Leftover chicken gets an awesome makeover in this rich and creamy casserole. This colorful dish is loaded with flavor. It’s a nice change of pace from beef enchiladas. —Julie Moutray, Wichita, KansasGo to Recipe

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Brisket ‘n’ Bean Burritos

This easy recipe is stuffed with not one, but two kinds of meat: smoky bacon and tender beef brisket. —Ruth Weatherford, Huntington Beach, CaliforniaGo to Recipe

Pan Burritos

Our family loves Mexican food, so this satisfying casserole is a favorite. It is nice to be able to get the taste of burritos and cut any serving size you want. —Joyce Kent, Grand Rapids, MichiganGo to Recipe

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Black Bean and Beef Tostadas

You only need a handful of ingredients to make one of our family’s favorites. It’s also easy to double for company! —Susan Brown, Kansas City, KansasGo to Recipe

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Fast Refried Bean Soup

This recipe combines the ease of canned ingredients with the heartiness of chili. It will fill you up on cold afternoons or make a wonderful last-minute lunch. If you like it spicier, use medium or hot green chiles instead of mild.. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, OregonGo to Recipe

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