25 Canned Refried Beans Recipes You’ll Make Week After Week

Tostadas are endlessly versatile and have that oh-so-satisfying crunch. Top them with refried beans, shredded cheese, and homemade guacamole.

Nothing beats huevos rancheros on Sunday morning. It’s a true Mexican breakfast gem: lightly fried corn tortillas are topped with refried beans and warm and runny fried eggs, then smothered in a homemade ranchero salsa.

Warm and crispy tortilla chips are piled high on a sheet pan and layered with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, melty cheese, and classic toppings like fresh salsa, sour cream, and homemade guacamole.

7-Layer Dip is everything you love about a taco, from the refried beans and guac to sour cream and pico de gallo, served dip-style.

Between the satisfying crunch of the taco shell and the spiced browned ground beef (add refried beans to level it up!), it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleasing combination.

With cilantro-lime shrimp and a creamy jalapeño ranch dressing, this showstopping salad wows everyone. Dollops of refried beans add just the right amount of warmth and savory richness.

Ooey, gooey goodness like this queso fundido is fit for any occasion. Feel free to add more ingredients to your queso fundido, like refried beans and pickled jalapeños.

Molletes are an open-faced sandwich topped with refried beans, melted queso Oaxaca, and juicy pico de gallo. They’re fun to make and eat!

This ingenious recipe is like nachos in reverse: Instead of piling tortilla chips with refried beans, veggies, and cheese, the nacho fixings are transformed into a skillet dip, baked until bubbling and served with chips for scooping.

The secret to the best enchiladas? Dousing them in a rich red chile sauce. Add refried beans to the filling or serve them on the side along with some Mexican rice (arroz rojo).

Use a sheet pan and a few storebought shortcuts to make a large format quesadilla to feed a crowd. Swap out the black beans for refried beans for a tasty variation.

If you’re always on the hunt for recipes that use up leftover cooked chicken (or better yet, a rotisserie chicken), you won’t want to miss this one for chicken burritos. Every bite is loaded with juicy, flavorful chicken, beans (try it with refried beans!), cilantro-lime rice, sautéed peppers and onions, and cool sour cream

Soup + beef tacos = one dreamy bowl that rivals even the best chili. Swap out the pinto beans for refried beans for a thicker soup.

Telera rolls are dipped in a spicy chile sauce then fried and filled with a mixture of Mexican chorizo and diced potatoes that are cooked in chorizo fat (add some refried beans for a tasty variation!). The tart slaw of fresh cabbage, salty cotija, and creamy avocado breaks up the rich flavors and provides balance to this iconic sandwich.

It’s a hearty, warm bowl of cheese-and-chip-topped chili, served straight from the cast iron skillet it bakes in. Swap out the pinto beans for refried beans for a hearty version. It's delicious with a side of Mexican rice (arroz rojo)!

This hearty breakfast burrito is stuffed with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy hash browns, pork sausage, and a special spicy creamy sauce. Add refried beans to level it up!

Crunchy corn tortillas are topped with refried black beans and a tropical corn salsa for a fun and easy vegetarian dinner.

The legendary Taco Bell crunchwrap that's filled with cheesy beef and crispy tortilla shells can now be made at home with our copycat recipe. Add refried beans to the beef mixture to take it to another level.

This combination of corn tortillas, refried beans, and fried eggs is a wholesome yet filling start to the day.

Inspired by steak fajitas, these quesadillas are packed with thin slices of cumin-rubbed flank steak, charred peppers and onions, and plenty of melty cheese. Add a dollop of refried beans to really load them up.

These Taco Bell-inspired tacos feature a double taco shell stuffed with a beef-and-bean filling. Swap out the black beans for refried beans for a tasty variation.

Cheesy chicken taquitos are the dreamiest and easiest weeknight meal. Add some refried beans to the filling for a delicious take on this classic recipe.

Refried beans help anchor the shredded cheese when you’re assembling these vegetarian quesadillas. Bonus, you can just heat them up in the toaster oven for a crispy and filling lunch!

This easy chilaquiles recipe, which consists of fried corn tortilla chips simmered in a brothy sauce, is quick, affordable, and make-ahead friendly. Serve with refried beans and a fried egg on top.

Chimichangas are a quick and easy weeknight dinner treat! Add refried beans for a hearty filling.