refried beans

[Scarlett]

I have bought a tin of these but am not sure what I can do with them!
What recipes are usually used for refried beans?

[koster]

They're used in Mexican food.

Have a look here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refried_beans

You can serve them as a side dish or wrap them in a tortilla.

Refried beans have not been refried, as the name suggests!

[Clanad]

One of the best ways to serve is make them part of a heaping platter iof Nachos...
You'll need a bag of tortilla chips, 1 large onion, diced, the frijoles. about a pound of ground beef. fried, two small cans of green chiles, a can of sliced black olives, a couple of cups of any good medium salso (preferably a chunky style) and lots of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese (Pepper Jack or even Mozzarella will work).
On a large baking tin, alternate layers of the chips and other ingredients, ending with a goodly amount of the cheese. Place in a 350 degree (F) oven (you can do them in the micro wave, but I think this makes them a little soggy), just until the edges start to brown and the cheese is well melted. Serve with sour cream and Guacamole on top.... Ummmm, Bueno!...

[MissMitzi]

Easiest thing is burrittos! Get some tortilla wraps, add refried beans, Mexican sauce, cheese and a dash of lime juice. Roll em up, pop in the microwave for a few seconds- voila! Yummy!