Homemade Refried Beans

From Scratch Homemade Refried Beans 20 ounce package Hurst’s Pinto Beans with Ham Seasoning 1 medium onion 3 cloves garlic 2 chipotle peppers in adobo (more if you like it spicier), diced 1 cup grated cheddar salt, to taste cilantro, fresh jalapeno for serving s Rinse and sort through the dried beans, discarding any debris. Add to a large, heavy pot. Cover beans with 10 cups of water. Dice the onion and garlic and add to the pot of beans. Bring to a full boil, cover, and reduce heat to a slow boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour and 45 minutes or until beans are very tender. Drain the liquid from the pot, reserving 1 cup. Stir in the seasoning mix from the package of beans along with the chipotle peppers. Mash the beans by hand or use an immersion blender. Add the reserved liquid as needed to reach desired consistency. Stir in the cheese and cover for 5 minute to melt. Taste and add salt as needed. Serve topped with cilantro and fresh jalapeno slices, if desired.